A LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED ICON SHOWING THE PRAISE OF THE MOTHER

A LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED ICON SHOWING THE PRAISE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (THE PROPHETS FORETOLD YOU) AND THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AS HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE Russian, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel with frame. Against a golden background. In the center the enthroned Mother of God, above the seated Christ bearing the Gospels. The Old Testament saints who surround the Mother of God, offering her praises. Finely executed in bright colours. Minor areas of retouching. 44.7 x 40.4 cm. GROSSE DOPPELSEITIGE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'DIE PROPHETEN HABEN DICH VORHER VERKÜNDET' UND DEM ERZENGEL MICHAEL ALS APOKALYPTISCHER REITER Russland, um 1800 Eitempera auf Kreidegrund auf Holz, Goldgrund. 44,7 x 40,4 cm. Min. Retuschen.