Icon - Christ, True Vine - Wood, gold leaf - 1970-1980
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Description from the seller
Beautiful icon of Byzantine tradition representing « Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ » – The Vine, also known as the Christ, True Vine.
The Christ is depicted at the center of the composition, surrounded by the Apostles arranged in the branches of the vine, with grape clusters, Greek inscriptions and a rich gold decoration.
The icon presents a particularly decorative execution, with a carved and patinated wooden frame, geometric motifs and a substantial presence of gilding.
The reverse is accompanied by a multilingual certificate with seal, specifying that the icon was made according to the ancient and traditional manner of Byzantine art, with egg tempera and gold leaf on canvas and old wood. The certificate also specifies that this is a contemporary work of art and that its export is authorized.
Details:
* Subject: Christ, the Vine / « Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ »
* Style: Byzantine tradition
* Technique indicated on the certificate: egg tempera and gold leaf
* Support: canvas and old wood, according to the certificate
* Dimensions: 25 × 16 × 3 cm
* Weight: 580 g
* Certificate on reverse: yes
* Seal: present
* Hangs on back: present
* Condition: good overall condition, with wear and patina visible corresponding to the appearance of the work
Important: this is a contemporary icon created in the Byzantine tradition, and not an old icon.
Beautiful icon of Byzantine tradition representing « Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ » – The Vine, also known as the Christ, True Vine.
The Christ is depicted at the center of the composition, surrounded by the Apostles arranged in the branches of the vine, with grape clusters, Greek inscriptions and a rich gold decoration.
The icon presents a particularly decorative execution, with a carved and patinated wooden frame, geometric motifs and a substantial presence of gilding.
The reverse is accompanied by a multilingual certificate with seal, specifying that the icon was made according to the ancient and traditional manner of Byzantine art, with egg tempera and gold leaf on canvas and old wood. The certificate also specifies that this is a contemporary work of art and that its export is authorized.
Details:
* Subject: Christ, the Vine / « Η ΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ »
* Style: Byzantine tradition
* Technique indicated on the certificate: egg tempera and gold leaf
* Support: canvas and old wood, according to the certificate
* Dimensions: 25 × 16 × 3 cm
* Weight: 580 g
* Certificate on reverse: yes
* Seal: present
* Hangs on back: present
* Condition: good overall condition, with wear and patina visible corresponding to the appearance of the work
Important: this is a contemporary icon created in the Byzantine tradition, and not an old icon.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Object name
Icon - Christ, True Vine
Number of objects
1
Material
gold leaf, Wood
Country of origin
Greece
Height
25 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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