RARE OLD XVIII c. Russian Orthodox bronze icon Crucifixes CROSS with VERNICLE .
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RARE OLD XVIII c. Russian Orthodox bronze icon Crucifixes CROSS with VERNICLE .:
$99.00
AGE : XVIII century . TECHNIQUE: Made ofbronze. Heavy casting.
SIZE : 50 x 83 mm
SUBJECT :
The shape of theCross is the so called - \"eight-pointed\', i.e. with three horizontalbeams: the upper part the \"title\", the second for the hands and thethird as footboard. The shape of the Cross was adopted from Byzantium, while the inclination of the lowerbeam is a purely Russian development. In Eastern compositions Christ is nailedby four and not by three nails as in Western art. The Savior is pictured deador alive, i.e. with eyes open or closed, depending on the different moments ofthe Passion. In later compositions, the Body takes a slightly curved positionemphasizing, in an abstract manner, Christ\'s suffering as the Son of Man. The Golgotha on which the Cross is implanted, is a stylizedrock, with the skull of Adam symbolizing the Redemption: Adam sinned - Christredeemed.Two trumpetingSeraphims (Gabriel and Michael ) hoverin the upper beam, their hands covered with cloth as a sign of worship anddevotion, flanking the Holy Chost descending over Christ.Vernicle (Image of HOLY FACE not made by hands ) on the top.
Nice Floral engravings on the back side of the cross. .
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RARE OLD XVIII c. Russian Orthodox bronze icon Crucifixes CROSS with VERNICLE .:
$99.00