Auction 109 Part 2
IMPORTANT RUSSIAN & GREEK ICONS part 1
Apr 16, 2021
Germany
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LOT 413:
FEINE IKONE MIT DEM ERZENGEL MICHAEL ALS SEELENWÄGER (PSYCHOPOMPOS)
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FEINE IKONE MIT DEM ERZENGEL MICHAEL ALS SEELENWÄGER (PSYCHOPOMPOS)
Origin: Griechenland, Kreta, 16. Jh.
Technique: Dünne Laubholz-Tafel. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, versilberter Hintergrund
Dimension: 36 x 28,5 cm
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL PSYCHOPOMP Greek, Cretan, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. The background made of silver. The rare icon showing Archangel Michael taking the soul of a dead man to lead her to the other life. The archangel shown full-length, with a sword, in militarry attire, and with outstretched wings, standing on a nearly dead man. This icon came about since the belief has always been held that the Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel. Partially restored. 36 x 28.5 cm.
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL PSYCHOPOMP Greek, Cretan, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. The background made of silver. The rare icon showing Archangel Michael taking the soul of a dead man to lead her to the other life. The archangel shown full-length, with a sword, in militarry attire, and with outstretched wings, standing on a nearly dead man. This icon came about since the belief has always been held that the Archangel Michael takes the souls of the dead with the Guardian Angel. Partially restored. 36 x 28.5 cm.
