19 Century circa 1850
-1880 ORTHODOX RUSSIAN ICON
π₯ Russian Imperial Icon βGuardian Angel with selected saintsβ
Holy Prayer Icon from
the Great Sacraments " Guardian Angel with selected saints "
Russian,
19th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed on a gold ground.
The icon can help evoke a feeling of connection with the god,
contemplation Peace and calm Soul. Icons have been used throughout history as
aids in prayer and meditation, providing a tangible focal point for one's
spiritual reflections. The Saints, depicted in the icon with their virtues, can
serve as inspirational figures and sources of comfort. Many individuals find
that gazing upon an icon during moments of prayer or reflection brings about a
sense of closeness to the divine and a reminder of the spiritual values they
aspire to embody.
Dimensions
(approx.): H 35.0 cm x W 31.0 cm x Depth 3.0 cm
Dimensions (approx.): H 13.75 inches x W 11.25 inches x Depth 1.25 inches
Material
and Construction: This icon, crafted from 19th-century hardwood, is a
composite of three panels secured with two side sponki. Painted on golden leaf
with meticulous precision, it features miniature detailing in vibrant gold and
red hues. Executed in tempera on gesso on a hard wood panel, the icon is
remarkably well-preserved and remains in excellent condition. The artistic
state of the icon is essentially perfect, showcasing a harmonious blend of
craftsmanship and vibrant colors.
Condition: That the authentic icon is in good condition and that it
retains its fine and detailed quality, including beautiful facial painting on
gold background. The use of hardwood panel, egg tempera, and gilded painting
adds to the overall magnificence and sophistication of the product. Icons often
carry historical and cultural significance, and their preservation is crucial
for maintaining their spiritual and artistic value.
The guarantee of authenticity and the detailed study of photographs
provide potential buyers with a comprehensive understanding of the icon's
condition. Icons, as sacred and artistic objects, are appreciated not only for
their aesthetic appeal but also for the spiritual meaning they hold for
believers.
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Description: Russian school, workshops of the Old Believers, 19th
century. "Guardian Angel with selected saints". Tempera on panel. Measurements:
35 x 31 cm. The icon of interest represents a composition of several saints and
martyrs, who surround the figure of the Guardian Angel. The latter can be recognized
by the inscription above his nimbus and by certain iconographic
characteristics, such as the white chiton, the wings, the sword and the cross.
The icon is executed in a palette of saturated colours and highly concentrated
pigments. The typology of the saints, with the two-fingered blessing, as well
as the inscriptions with specific characteristics, and the name of Jesus Christ
as "IC XC", indicate that this is a piece made in the workshops of
the ancient believers. When discussing the iconography of Guardian Angels, it
should be noted that this is a very complex and controversial field of
Christian painting. To this day there is still debate as to whether there is a
place in traditional Christian iconography for depictions of Guardian Angels,
since any figurative representation of these beings in itself contradicts
established dogma. Images of angels can already be found in the Roman
catacombs, although without the usual wings. However, there are no images of
the Guardian Angel on early Christian monuments. His iconography, which became
widespread in Russia from the 16th-17th centuries, usually depicts a young man
dressed in a white chiton, sometimes in a tunic and himation, or cloak, and his
main attributes are a cross and a naked sword, as the symbol of the protection
of the throne of God. Most of the icons that can be found of the Guardian
Angels, whether depictions of the angels alone or with one or more saints, are
modern icons. The controversy about the depiction of these celestial beings is
deeply philosophical and theosophical. It is because, according to the
scriptures, their form and appearance is unknown to mortals. A mortal can see
his Guardian Angel only when his soul is separated from his body, i.e. after
death. Therefore, when depicting the Guardian Angels, the painter should have
died and then been resurrected. If it so happens that the painter has been
resurrected, the form he will give to the Guardian Angel will have nothing to
do with his real appearance, since it will only be based on the painter's
memory and imagination. This, consequently, gives rise to other debates. One,
regarding the role of the icon painter, who a priori should remain unnoticed,
i.e. should not be given any prominence, since the main protagonist is the
saint depicted. And another, in relation to the appearance of the Angel
himself, since he will not, or will not, have a unified appearance for all
mortals. Whatever the answer and one's position on this long-standing
iconographic debate, depictions of Guardian Angels always remind one of the
philosophical, logical side of religion. Moreover, such icons reinforce the
Christian religion as a living field open to various iconographic
interpretations, despite traditional dogmas.
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