Late 19th-Century Russian Orthodox Crucifixion Icon With Blue Enamelling

Late 19th-Century Russian Orthodox Crucifixion Icon With Blue EnamellingThis exquisite late 19th century Russian crucifixion icon depicts Christ on the cross at Golgotha. Its comprised of silver copper alloy with areas of blue enamelling and detailed relief work. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, metal icons offered both portability and durability, enabling the owner to carry a token of their faith at all times. They often survived continual use and, as such, were passed down through generations of the same

reading or undertaking crafts

He’s also created a clever diagonal by using a darker green in the bottom left

She’s represented at the Ribe Kunstmuseum

built from stone and toil

Our reference: BRV2085

Minor paint losses

Hunt was hindered in helping his father’s business by a physical disability to his legs

Maratta was equally enamoured and collaborated with him on numerous pieces

Carl Meyer was a conscientious artist that tended to depict the most downtrodden in society

Also inscribed on the reverse

Influenced by the French

Rest upon the fruit