Russian, C. 1800
The Baptism of Christ
Found at
Christies,
London
Silver and Plate, Portrait Miniatures, Objects of Vertu and Icons, Lot 1861
25. Apr - 25. Apr 2006
Silver and Plate, Portrait Miniatures, Objects of Vertu and Icons, Lot 1861
25. Apr - 25. Apr 2006
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
RUSSIAN, c. 1800
The traditional iconography of the Baptism, painted with pastel colours, is supplemented by the tree and the axe, which refer to John's sermon on repentance.
12 1/8 x 14 in. (30.75 x 35.5 cm)
RUSSIAN, c. 1800
The traditional iconography of the Baptism, painted with pastel colours, is supplemented by the tree and the axe, which refer to John's sermon on repentance.
12 1/8 x 14 in. (30.75 x 35.5 cm)
