159. Icon on wood, "Synaxis of the Holy Archangels", Wallachia, post-Brâncoveanu school, second half of the 18th century, from collection

On a light blue background, in the upper part of the icon, and dark green, in the lower part, five standing archangels are depicted in choral perspective. In the foreground, Archangel Michael is holding, with the help of two other archangels, the disc with the image of Jesus Emmanuel. Above, on the schematically suggested clouds, God the Father blessing is represented. (M.B.)

Dimensions

width 42 cm, height 52.5 cm

Description

tempera and gold leaf on wood

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