A DEESIS ICON, 19th Century Russia

Collection:

Theology in Paint Collection, Part of Sofia Ajami Historic Icon Collection

Description:

Icon of Deesis, 19th Century, Russia.  In Byzantine art, and in later Eastern Orthodox art generally, the Deësis or Deisis is a traditional iconic representation of Christ in Majesty or Christ Pantocrator: enthroned, carrying a book, and flanked by the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist

Material:

Tempera on panel

Size: 40.5 x 36 cm

Date & Origin: 19^th Century, Russia