No. 98974095

Icon - Baptism of Christ, Mother of God of the Passion, Double sided copper icon - Copper
No. 98974095

Icon - Baptism of Christ, Mother of God of the Passion, Double sided copper icon - Copper
A rare two sided copper icon
1.The Baptism of Christ
Baptism of Christ (also called Theophany or Epiphany in Orthodox tradition).
A central figure standing in the Jordan River, with hands crossed on the chest (Christ).
A figure to the right holding a staff and touching His head — this represents John the Baptist performing the baptism.
A figure on the left, often interpreted as an angel attending the scene.
A dove descending from above, symbolizing the Holy Spirit.
2. The Mother of God & Christ Child
Theotokos (Mother of God) holding the Christ Child.
The Mother of God is shown in a red mantle with a solemn, compassionate expression.
The Christ Child is blessing with His right hand and holding a scroll (symbol of divine wisdom).
The letters around the halos are traditional Church Slavonic abbreviations identifying them in Orthodox tradition.
A travel size icon in superb condition with Russian origin
Detailed engravings surrounding the paintings
Extremely rare two sided icon for the connoisseur of icon collecting
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