the Presentation of Christ to the Temple

Collection:

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

Description:

Icon of The Presentation of Christ to the Temple. The story of the Presentation is told in Luke 2:22-29. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Presentation of Jesus at the temple is celebrated as one of the twelve Great Feasts.

Material:

Tempera on panel

Size: 31x26 cm

Date & Origin: 19^th Century, Russia

Provenance:

Lot 201, ART AUCTIONS S.R.L. Italy. (Certificate 20/12/2021 - 012021010623) commodity code 9700000000. Purchased details N. 2022/FA00000488.