Icon - Crucifixion of Christ - Bronze

Russian Orthodox Icon-Retablo in bronze - late 19th century - 37x23cm.

Magnificent and very rare Russian Orthodox icon in bronze, depicted as a small portable iconostasis, richly engraved and composed of numerous iconographic registers.
The piece features a complex and monumental structure.

- Perforated upper registers: with a series of cusped arches supported by
Vertical columns and figures of saints and angels, in a fully developed style.
Recognizable of the workshops of the Old Believers from the 19th century.
- Registers of the Festivals (Dodekaorton): they appear on the sides of the central cross.
many scenes in relief, including:
Annunciation
Nativity
Presentation at the temple
Baptism of Christ
Entry into Jerusalem
Crucifixion
Deposition
Resurrection
Ascension
Dormition of the Virgin
Each panel is finely engraved with inscriptions in ecclesiastical Slavic.
- Central relief cross: the dominant element of the icon, with Christ
A crucifix in an elongated vertical position, floating over Golgotha, and the
Tomb of Adam
At the sides of the cross
The Virgin
San Giovanni
Saints and Roman soldiers
Simon Peter and other figures of the Passion.
Lower registers: with additional scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
executed with deep fusion and richly detailed decorations.

Conditions: very good for its age. Uniform antique patina, sharp reliefs, no fractures.
Rare and complete piece

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ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Large Russian Orthodox Bronze Icon (Portable Iconostasis) – 19th Century

Size: H 37 cm – W 23 cm
Material: Cast bronze
Period: 19th century

Exceptional and rare Russian Orthodox bronze icon, designed as a portable iconostasis, richly cast with multiple registers of sacred scenes.
- Upper pierced section: with arched gables, saints, and angels, typical of O.
Old Believers workshops.
Feast cycle registers (Dodekaorton): dozens of scenes finely cast in relief.
Including:
Annunciation
Nativity
Presentation in the Temple
Baptism of Christ
Entry into Jerusalem
Crucifixion
Deposition
Resurrection
Ascension
Dormition of the Mother of God
…and many more
- Central Crucifix: a tall, elongated crucifix with Christ on Golgotha, flanked
by the Virgin, St. John, apostles, soldiers, and other figures of the Passion.
- Lower registers: additional Old and New Testament scenes with extremely
detailed casting

Condition: very good for its age. Strong structure, sharp relief, original patina. No breaks.