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Large, hand-painted Russian icon on a wooden panel depicting the crucifixion of Christ. In place of the icon insert there is a cast bronze Orthodox crucifix decorated with blue and white enamel, surrounded by a composition painted in tempera. Next to the cross there are three figures on each side, on the left the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and a male saint, on the right the apostle Saint John, presumably Centurion Longinus, and a female saint. The icon shows the taking down of Jesus from the cross in the upper left corner, and the enthronement of Jesus in the upper right corner. Colorful painting imitating floral enamel work on the sides and corners. Mid-19th century, Tsarist Russia. Size: 44.5 x 37.5 cm. An extremely impressive and iconographically complex icon. In good condition for its age, with minor wear.
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