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Russian icon of the Seeing Eye, 19th century
Height x width: 9 x 7 cm.
the Seeing Eye (Всевидящеее Око Божие in Russian), Orthodox Christian iconography representing God's omniscience and omnipresence. The divine Eye, in the center, is embedded in a complex structure of circles and geometric figures, evoking the mystery of the Trinity and the cosmic order, recalling the celestial hierarchies, the Trinity, and divine glory. In the center, set in a circle, is the figure of Christ, indicating the connection between the incarnate Word and divine omniscience.
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CURIOSITIES FROM EUROPEAN AND ORIENTAL ART SILVERS, IVORIES, CORALS, ICONS AND WUNDERKAMMER
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, wed 11 June 2025
SINGLE SESSION 11/06/2025 Hours 15:00
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