Icon - Gathering of the three Holy Moniales (Saint Domna, Saint Pelagie, Saint Martha) under the gaze of - Wood
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Exceptional and rare ancient Russian Orthodox icon – The Assembly of the Three Holy Moniales (Saint Domna, Saint Pelagia, Saint Martha) under the gaze of Christ Pantocrator – Russian Empire, 19th century
Magnificent and relatively uncommon Russian Orthodox icon on a wooden panel, executed in tempera with warm pigment highlights and a luminous background. This type of representation, uniting three venerable holy women (prepodobnye) in full-length form, is especially sought after by collectors of monastic art.
The three monastic figures are depicted in a hieratic manner, robed in the strict habit of the Great Schema (skhimanokhini) finely adorned with crosses and bearing the attributes of continual prayer:
Saint Domna (С. прп. Дѡмна), on the left, depicting a gesture of intercession and prayer.
Saint Pelagia (С. прп. Пелагїа), at the center, hands joined holding the traditional prayer rope (chotki).
Saint Martha (С. прп. Марфа), on the right, in a pose of deep mystical contemplation.
In the upper part, piercing the celestial clouds bathed in golden rays, Christ Pantocrator appears to bless the saints while holding the cruciform globe, symbolizing His universal sovereignty.
Authenticity & Technical Characteristics
Origin: Russian Empire
Period: 19th century
Technique: Tempera painting on a dense solid wood panel
Back: Original panel featuring a transverse groove (testifying to the placement of the chponka) and a hanging ring.
Ideal collection dimensions: Height 27.6 cm, width 23 cm, robust thickness 2.5 cm.
Overall condition: Beautiful and authentic state of conservation for a 19th-century piece.
Paint surface: Superb old, warm patina, preserving a fine network of natural craquelure indicating age and stability of the pictorial layers. Minor edge wear and surface patina from handling that enhance its antique charm.
Structure: Stable panel displaying the natural curvature characteristic of old wooden icons.
Exceptional and rare ancient Russian Orthodox icon – The Assembly of the Three Holy Moniales (Saint Domna, Saint Pelagia, Saint Martha) under the gaze of Christ Pantocrator – Russian Empire, 19th century
Magnificent and relatively uncommon Russian Orthodox icon on a wooden panel, executed in tempera with warm pigment highlights and a luminous background. This type of representation, uniting three venerable holy women (prepodobnye) in full-length form, is especially sought after by collectors of monastic art.
The three monastic figures are depicted in a hieratic manner, robed in the strict habit of the Great Schema (skhimanokhini) finely adorned with crosses and bearing the attributes of continual prayer:
Saint Domna (С. прп. Дѡмна), on the left, depicting a gesture of intercession and prayer.
Saint Pelagia (С. прп. Пелагїа), at the center, hands joined holding the traditional prayer rope (chotki).
Saint Martha (С. прп. Марфа), on the right, in a pose of deep mystical contemplation.
In the upper part, piercing the celestial clouds bathed in golden rays, Christ Pantocrator appears to bless the saints while holding the cruciform globe, symbolizing His universal sovereignty.
Authenticity & Technical Characteristics
Origin: Russian Empire
Period: 19th century
Technique: Tempera painting on a dense solid wood panel
Back: Original panel featuring a transverse groove (testifying to the placement of the chponka) and a hanging ring.
Ideal collection dimensions: Height 27.6 cm, width 23 cm, robust thickness 2.5 cm.
Overall condition: Beautiful and authentic state of conservation for a 19th-century piece.
Paint surface: Superb old, warm patina, preserving a fine network of natural craquelure indicating age and stability of the pictorial layers. Minor edge wear and surface patina from handling that enhance its antique charm.
Structure: Stable panel displaying the natural curvature characteristic of old wooden icons.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Gathering of the three Holy Moniales (Saint Domna, Saint Pelagie, Saint Martha) under the gaze of
Over 200 years old
No
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
27.6 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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