Ancient icon Russia Deesis Extended 19th century 53x44 cm
Ancient icon Russia Deesis Extended 19th century 53x44 cm. The term Deesis, or Deisis means "supplication", "intercession". In the icon, in fact, Jesus is represented blessing, while the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist turn to Christ in an act of prayer and supplication for sinners. Deesis is a very widespread term in the Orthodox world and in the medieval and Romanesque era in Western European art, it was also a term used to describe images of the Virgin in prayer. Originally the term wa...
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Ancient icon Russia Deesis Extended 19th century 53x44 cm. The term Deesis, or Deisis means "supplication", "intercession". In the icon, in fact, Jesus is represented blessing, while the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist turn to Christ in an act of prayer and supplication for sinners. Deesis is a very widespread term in the Orthodox world and in the medieval and Romanesque era in Western European art, it was also a term used to describe images of the Virgin in prayer. Originally the term was used in relation to images representing the Virgin, John the Baptist and Christ, later starting from the 9th century it also began to be used in relation to images associated with the imperial court, Christ is in fact represented as an emperor between two courtiers, or Mary and John.
Subject: DeesisOrigin: MoscowTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: early 19th centuryMeasurement: 53x44x2.5 cmThe orthodox icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert.
