Russian Icon: RESURRECTION WITH 16 FEAST DAYS

Description

19th century, Mstyora. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood. Two splints in the back.
Resurrection and Decent into Hades with 16 feasts:
1. Nativity of the Virgin. 2. The Presentation of The Virgin to the Temple. 3. The Old Testament Trinity. 4. The Annunciation. 5. The Nativity of Jesus Christ. 6. The Presentation of Jesus Christ. 7. The Baptism of Jesus Christ. 8. The Entry to Jerusalem. 9. The Transfiguration. 10. The Ascension of Christ. 11. The Dormition of Mother of God. 12. The Raising of Lazarus. 13. The Beheading of John the Baptist. 14. The Fiery Ascension of Elijah the Prophet. 15. The Pokrov Mother of God. 16. The Exaltation of the Cross.
12 x 10 ¼ in (30.5 x 26 cm)
Inv# 1854