*Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and biblical scenes

Lot 89
18.11.2017 15:00UTC +01:00
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CHF 75 000
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Event locationSwitzerland, Muri
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Lot 89 | *Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and biblical scenes
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CHF 75 000
*Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and biblical scenes Russian icon, first half 18th c. 115 x 76,5 cm The centre shows the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael. Uncommon is the addition of soldiers or heroes. Around this painting the following scenes are pictured: The appearance of the Holy Trinity to Abraham, the immolation of Isaac, the Philoxenie of Abraham, Archangel Michael at Chonae, David and Goliath, Prophet Gideon, the instruction of the Prophet Nathan, the Salvation of the three Youth from the fiery furnace, the Salvation of Daniel from a den of lions, the Prophet Henoch and the Procession of the cross of Christ. The description is taken from an expertise of Professor G.V. Popov, the director of the Andrey Rublev Museum. Provenance: North-German Private Collection
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