The theme of this icon comes from Exodus 3, in which God orders Moses to lead his people out of Egypt to freedom. Each image and each text has an eschatological character, pointing to the things of the future, of eternity.
Size: 37 x 45 cm●
Category: Russia
Russische Iconen
Jerusalimskaya Mother of God
The ancient icon which is said to be the work of the evangelist Luke was taken in 455 from Jerusalem to Constantinople, and from there to Kiev. Prince Vladimir presented it to the inhabitants of Novgorod when they became Christians. After Ivan the Terrible had subdued Novgorod, he took the icon with him to Moscow as booty in 1571.
Size: 27 x 34 cm●
The Birth of Christ
The Christ-child lies in a manger in a cave with the ox and ass behind. Mary lies on a red carpet among the rocks and plants. Three Kings and shepherds are depicted as is the washing of the Christ-child. Joseph is being addressed by a shepherd. Saint Eudoxia, John Lestwitschnik and St Juliana are depicted above. The middle figure is better known as John Climacus.The icon is from the Novgorod school.
Size: 27 x 39 cm ●
Deesis Triptych
A triptych of the Deesis Group of Procopius Chirin and Nicephorus Savin. The left panel depicts from right to left the Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel and the Apostle Peter. The middle panel depicts the Lord Sabaoth with the child Emannuel, also known as the Lord of Hosts. The right panel depicts from left to right John the Baptist, the Angel Gabriel and Saint Paul.
Size of each panel: 26 x 28 cm (10.2 x 11.0 inches) ●
The Virgin of Jaroslavl
In this Eleousa icon, the relationship between mother and child is expressed in feelings of mutual intimacy. The child caresses his cheek against the cheek of his mother, gently holding her chin. The Christ Child is sitting on his mother’s right hand. In spite of her little son’s caresses, the Virgin’s expression, filled with foreboding for her son and the agony that awaits him, ranges from melancholic to deeply sorrowful.
Size 24 x 30 cm (9.4 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Virgin with Child
This icon is probably derived from the Palech school. During the Tsarist regime, this picture was a very popular subject. The Orthodox icon type is easily recognized by the Virgin’s gesture, holding two fingers against her cheek. Christ is holding an opened parchment roll in his hand with the text: “Pass judgement in the last court with mercy and compassion.”
Size 23 x 30 cm (9.0 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Virgin Donskaya
Mary tilts her head towards the Christ Child, who is sitting on her right hand, his knees drawn up and his bare legs on the left arm of his mother, who gathers his robe around him. The Christ Child puts his cheek against the cheek of his mother and holds his right hand out in blessing, while keeping his gaze fixed on his mother’s face.
Size 25 x 30 cm (9.8 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Virgin with Child
This icon is probably derived from the Palech school. During the Tsarist regime, this picture was a very popular subject. The Orthodox icon type is easily recognized by the Virgin’s gesture, holding two fingers against her cheek. Christ is holding an opened parchment roll in his hand with the text: “Pass judgement in the last court with mercy and compassion.”
Size 23 x 30 cm (9.0 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Descent into Limbo (The Anastasis / The Resurrection)
In the Eastern Orthodox church the resurrection of Christ is represented above all by his descent into Hell. Christ has shattered the gates of Hell, bearing the cross in left hand. With his right hand he grasps Adam and pulls him first out of Hades. The figures in the top left include King David, King Solomon, Daniel and John the Baptist. Those in the top left include Eve and Moses. Below Christ is Hades, represented by a dark abyss containing the shattered doors and parts of their locks and hinges.
Size 33 x 26 cm (13.0 x 10.2 inches) ●
The Deesis Tier on seven panels
In the centre of the middle panel, Christ Pantocrator is depicted with the symbols of the four evangelists: the Eagle – John, the Angel – Mark, the Bull – Luke and the Lion – Matthew. The three panels to the left depict Mary, the angel Michael and the apostle Peter. To the right are John the Baptist, the angel Gabriel and the apostle Paul.
Seven panels of different sizes. ●