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A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.
A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icons. Russia.19th century.
Magnificent holidays with a passionate row, an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of icons of the Mother of God - a kind of encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. A majestic monument to Christianity and late Russian icon painting, where in one image the annual and Mother of God universe of Orthodoxy is revealed, full of sacrifice. With the epicenter of suffering and resurrection, the testimony of all the upcoming saints and with hope in the miraculous images of the intercessor. The Virgin Mary series is interrupted by the marks of Unexpected Joy, Joy of All Who Sorrow, the Sign and Coronation of Mary - milestones of the communion and growth of spiritual truths. The Passion Series is composed of: the Ascension of Mary, the Old Testament Trinity, the Entry into Jerusalem, the Raising of Lazarus, the Washing of the Feet, the Last Supper, the Flagellation of Christ, the Imposition of the Crown of Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment. Particularly attractive is the rare completeness of the lists of icons of the Mother of God, which can serve as an encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. The bright decorative painting on a golden background sounds excitingly solemn and life-affirming. Cypress board, gesso, tempera, gilding. Russia. Second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 53x44 cm.
Begins 30.11.2024
Yuli Yulievich Klever. Winter Sunset. 1912
Yuli Yulievich Klever. Winter Sunset. 1912
This majestic and romantic work by Russian artist Yuli Yulievich Klever takes the viewer into the mysterious world of a winter sunset, saturated with a poetic atmosphere. The painting created by the author enchants with its expressiveness and richness, conveying the magic of a pre-sunset snowy evening.The central element of the composition is the golden-orange glow of the setting sun, which envelops the winter landscape and fills it with magic. Magnificent golden distances and fiery reflections of the sunset contrast with the silhouette of a lonely hut and the delicate lace of purple snow. Light, symbolizing life and hope, breaks through the clouds, penetrates the winter forest and is reflected on the surface of a thawed stream. Orange-golden rays gently envelop the forest space, warming the silent distance and snowy branches of the fir trees. The warm glow of the sunset illuminates the tree trunks, creating piercing reflections on the water and giving the whole scene a picturesque trepidation. Every detail of the landscape, from the gray snow to the majestic fir trees, is depicted with a deep sense of love and attention to nature, forming a unique poetic image. The gloomy forest is filled with light, giving the viewer a feeling of hope and confidence in the future, emphasizing the philosophical thought of the fleetingness of time and the inevitability of change. Oil on canvas measuring 122.5 x 96.5 cm is enclosed in a wide gilded frame, emphasizing its magnificence. In the lower right corner, the author`s signature of Y. Klever and the date 1912 are visible, testifying to the high skill and talent of the artist.
Begins 30.11.2024
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