Crucifix - cast bronze - 1850-1900 - Lord of Crucifixion

Russian Orthodox cross in bronze – 19th century - Gospod Sabaoth and Crucifixion

Dimensions: H 16 cm – L 10 cm
Material: cast bronze
Period: 19th century

Russian Orthodox cross in cast bronze, from the tradition of the Old Believers (Старообрядцы) of the 19th century.
The cross presents a complete iconographic composition.

Upper part: the image of the Father Eternal (Gospod Sabaoth), flanked by two angels.
symbol of the Celestial Glory
- Center: Christ Crucified with inscription IC XC (Jesus Christ) and the typical elongated position of the
Body, a characteristic of Russian workshops of the period.
The lateral inscriptions in ecclesiastical Slavic are those traditional.
Re della Gloria
Son of God
- Lateral figurations: on the sides of the vertical arm:
On the left: The Three Marys in tears
To the right: Longinus the centurion and another soldier.
- Lower part: Mount Golgotha with Adam's tomb and the symbolic skull, image.
Fundamental theology of Orthodox iconography.

Very good condition, uniform patina, sharp engravings, no breakage.
Authentic 19th-century object.

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ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Russian Orthodox cast bronze cross – 19th century

Size: H 16 cm – W 10 cm
cast bronze
Period: 19th century

Beautiful Russian Orthodox bronze cross from the 19th century, made in the tradition of the Old Believers.
The iconography is rich and complete.
Upper section: God the Father (Gospod Sabaoth) with two angels.
Central section: Crucifixion of Christ with the inscription IC XC, and elongated figure typical of Old Believers’ bronze icons.
Side inscriptions read:
King of Glory
Son of God

Side figures
Left: the Three Marys
Right: Longinus the Centurion and another soldier.
- Lower section: Mount Golgotha with the Skull of Adam, symbolizing Christ’s victory over
death

Condition: very good. Strong patina, crisp casting, no cracks or repairs.