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Corals, Ivories and Silver: masterpieces from important collections - Russian Icons
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome 00186, thu 30 November 2023
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Russian icon depicting the Twelve great feasts
19th century
The Russian icon of the "Twelve Feasts" represents the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year of the Orthodox [..], Height x width x depth: 36 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Twelve great feasts
19th century
The Russian icon of the "Twelve Feasts" represents the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year of the Orthodox [..], Height x width x depth: 36 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
62
Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts
19th century
The central scene, depicting the Resurrection, is framed by the twelve episodes from the life of Christ and the [..], Height x width x depth: 35.3 x 30.2 x 2 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts
19th century
The central scene, depicting the Resurrection, is framed by the twelve episodes from the life of Christ and the [..], Height x width x depth: 35.3 x 30.2 x 2 cm.
Tempera on panel
63
Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad; The Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 27 x 3 cm.
63
Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad; The Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 27 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
64
Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Miraculously [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
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Russian Icon depicting St. John the precursor
19th century
St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Miraculously [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
65
Russian icon of the Unexpected Joy
19th century
Russian icon with figuration of Unexpected Joy. This icon was first developed in the 18th century in Russia and [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 30 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon of the Unexpected Joy
19th century
Russian icon with figuration of Unexpected Joy. This icon was first developed in the 18th century in Russia and [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 30 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
66
Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
The Mother of God is depicted in the center full-length together with the child; the figures surrounding the Virgin [..], Height x width x depth: 31.5 x 25 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
The Mother of God is depicted in the center full-length together with the child; the figures surrounding the Virgin [..], Height x width x depth: 31.5 x 25 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
67
Russian icon depicting Saint Ulita and her son
19th century
Depicting the story of the Saint beheaded for professing and declaring her faith. Item condition grading: **** [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 26.5 x 2.8 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Saint Ulita and her son
19th century
Depicting the story of the Saint beheaded for professing and declaring her faith. Item condition grading: **** [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 26.5 x 2.8 cm.
Tempera on panel
68
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of the Three Hands
Late 19th century
The iconography of the Virgin of the Three Hands relates to the miraculous recreation of St. John Damascene's [..], Height x width x depth: 35.4 x 30 x 2.2 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of the Three Hands
Late 19th century
The iconography of the Virgin of the Three Hands relates to the miraculous recreation of St. John Damascene's [..], Height x width x depth: 35.4 x 30 x 2.2 cm.
Tempera on panel
69
Russia icon depicting the Holy Trinity
19th century
The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in it are represented [..], Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm.
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Russia icon depicting the Holy Trinity
19th century
The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in it are represented [..], Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm.
Tempera on panel
70
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of the Sign
19th century
The Virgin has her hands raised in a prayerful attitude, while Jesus blessing is depicted inside a shield on [..], Height x width x depth: 28.3 x 24.6 x 2 cm.
70
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of the Sign
19th century
The Virgin has her hands raised in a prayerful attitude, while Jesus blessing is depicted inside a shield on [..], Height x width x depth: 28.3 x 24.6 x 2 cm.
Tempera on panel
71
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Tenderness
19th century
The Virgin of "sweet love" or "tenderness" shown in this icon is one of the classic types of Marian icons, identified [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Tenderness
19th century
The Virgin of "sweet love" or "tenderness" shown in this icon is one of the classic types of Marian icons, identified [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
72
Russian quadripartite icon
19th century
Four-part icon representing: ''Our Lady of Seven Sorrows,'' ''Mother of God Unexpected Joy,'' Jesus with the [..], Height x width x depth: 32.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
72
Russian quadripartite icon
19th century
Four-part icon representing: ''Our Lady of Seven Sorrows,'' ''Mother of God Unexpected Joy,'' Jesus with the [..], Height x width x depth: 32.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
73
Russian icon depicting Madonna with Child
Late 19th century
Portrayed with a saint. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 35 x 30 x 1.7 cm.
73
Russian icon depicting Madonna with Child
Late 19th century
Portrayed with a saint. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 35 x 30 x 1.7 cm.
Tempera on panel
74
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Pokrov
Late 19th century
The icon represents the festivity of the "Pokrov" of the Mother of God, meaning her protection, which Byzantine-Slavic [..], Height x width x depth: 30.8 x 26.6 x 2 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Pokrov
Late 19th century
The icon represents the festivity of the "Pokrov" of the Mother of God, meaning her protection, which Byzantine-Slavic [..], Height x width x depth: 30.8 x 26.6 x 2 cm.
Tempera on panel
75
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Kazan and saints
19th century
Madonna of Kazan, Resurrection, St. Nicholas, scene with various Saints, St. George piercing the dragon, Madonna [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 25.3 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Kazan and saints
19th century
Madonna of Kazan, Resurrection, St. Nicholas, scene with various Saints, St. George piercing the dragon, Madonna [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 25.3 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
76
Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas
Late 18th century
Saint Nicholas the Thaumaturge is the most beloved and revered saint of Russia and one of the most popular in [..], Height x width x depth: 32 x 26 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas
Late 18th century
Saint Nicholas the Thaumaturge is the most beloved and revered saint of Russia and one of the most popular in [..], Height x width x depth: 32 x 26 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
77
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Prayer
19th century
The Virgin is depicted holding a scroll in her left hand with a crowned head; above her the image of God the [..], Height x width x depth: 26.4 x 21.2 x 2 cm.
77
Russian icon depicting Our Lady of Prayer
19th century
The Virgin is depicted holding a scroll in her left hand with a crowned head; above her the image of God the [..], Height x width x depth: 26.4 x 21.2 x 2 cm.
Tempera on panel
78
Russian icon with saints
19th century
The four saints are surmounted by the blessing Christ. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2 cm.
78
Russian icon with saints
19th century
The four saints are surmounted by the blessing Christ. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2 cm.
Tempera on panel
79
Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator
Late 19th century
With gilt-metal oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator, placed in a shaped ebonised wooden case with a gilded inner [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 18 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 773g.
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Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator
Late 19th century
With gilt-metal oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator, placed in a shaped ebonised wooden case with a gilded inner [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 18 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 773g.
Tempera on panel
80
Icon depicting the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary
20th century
The Virgin sits under a baldachin adorned with bright red drapery. Blue columns frame the canopy. Mary holds a [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 26 x 6 cm.
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Icon depicting the Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary
20th century
The Virgin sits under a baldachin adorned with bright red drapery. Blue columns frame the canopy. Mary holds a [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 26 x 6 cm.
Tempera on panel
81
Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
The thaumaturgic power of the Mother of God was first manifested in 1688 in Moscow. Efimia, sister of Ioakim, [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
The thaumaturgic power of the Mother of God was first manifested in 1688 in Moscow. Efimia, sister of Ioakim, [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
82
Russian icon depicting Our Lady Vladimirskaya
Early 20th century
Depicting Our Lady Vladimirskaj, the Virgin with baby Jesus in her arms. Medieval chronicles report that [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 12.3 x 1.6 cm.
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Russian icon depicting Our Lady Vladimirskaya
Early 20th century
Depicting Our Lady Vladimirskaj, the Virgin with baby Jesus in her arms. Medieval chronicles report that [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 12.3 x 1.6 cm.
Tempera on panel
83
Artista anonimo, XVIII - XIX secolo
The Dormition of the Virgin
In the center of the composition Mary, lying on her deathbed, is mourned by the apostles; her soul is portrayed [..], Diameter x depth: 54 x 3.5 cm.
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Artista anonimo, XVIII - XIX secolo
The Dormition of the Virgin
In the center of the composition Mary, lying on her deathbed, is mourned by the apostles; her soul is portrayed [..], Diameter x depth: 54 x 3.5 cm.
Oil on panel