Icon - Feast day icon - Wood

The icon does not represent the Resurrection as the exit from the tomb, but rather its profound theological meaning, according to Orthodox tradition: the Anástasis, that is, Christ's descent into Hades and the liberation of humanity.

central scene
In the center appears Jesus Christ risen, dressed in a dark or luminous tunic, taking Adam and Eve by the hand and leading them out of the realm of death.
Adán is usually on the left (elderly).
Eva to the right (veiled female figure).

Christ does not help them to rise, but snatches them from Hades, a sign of total victory.
Under your feet, the broken doors of hell, locks, and chains can be seen.
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Death has been conquered.

Characters who surround Christ

Around them appear the righteous of the Old Testament.

Kings (like David and Solomon)

Prophets (John the Baptist, Elijah)

Patriarchs and saints

Everyone expects the redemption that Christ brings.

Peripheral scenes (narrative icon)

This is a hagiographic icon with scenes depicting episodes of the Passion and the final victory.

Descent

Sepultura

Appearances

Testimony of the saints

These vignettes visually explain the Easter mystery.

Theological significance

This icon proclaims what is sung during the Orthodox Easter liturgy.
Christ has risen from the dead.
With death, it has defeated death.
And to those who were in the tombs, He has given life.
It is not just the resurrection of Christ.
but the resurrection of all humanity

Style and dating (approx.)

Russian or Balkan Orthodox icon

Temple with egg on a board

18th–19th centuries (estimate)

Dark background with sober golds, typical of ancient narrative icons.

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