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19th Century Russian Orthodox Minei (Menaion) Icon with Saints and Feast Days

$2,053.59
£1,551.90
€1,820VAT Included
CA$2,927.92
A$3,018.46
CHF 1,715.07
MX$38,208.24
NOK 19,639.91
SEK 20,575.24
DKK 13,877.71

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19th Century Russian Orthodox Minei (Menaion) Icon with Saints and Feast Days Icône Minei (Menaion) orthodoxe russe exceptionnelle du XIXe siècle, illustrant le calendrier liturgique des saints et des fêtes d'un mois donné. Riche en détails iconographiques et en signification spirituelle, ce type d'icône servait à la fois d'objet de dévotion et de guide visuel du cycle annuel des commémorations de l'Église orthodoxe. La composition présente de nombreux saints disposés horizontalement sur un fond doré lumineux, chaque figure étant peinte avec soin selon les conventions iconographiques orthodoxes traditionnelles. Chaque saint est représenté avec des attributs et des inscriptions distinctifs, créant une composition sacrée harmonieuse et très détaillée qui reflète la richesse de la tradition liturgique orthodoxe. Les icônes Minei étaient destinées à commémorer les saints et les fêtes religieuses célébrées au cours d'un mois particulier, ce qui en faisait d'importants objets de dévotion dans les églises, les monastères et les iconographies privées. Leurs compositions complexes exigeaient des iconographes très habiles, capables de représenter des dizaines de figures individuelles tout en conservant un ensemble équilibré et unifié. Réalisée à la tempera sur panneau de bois, cette icône témoigne du raffinement artisanal caractéristique des ateliers russes du XIXe siècle. Le fond d'or brillant renforce l'atmosphère spirituelle de la composition, symbolisant le royaume céleste et soulignant le caractère sacré des figures représentées. Exemple remarquable d'art religieux orthodoxe russe, cette icône est idéale pour une collection d'icônes russes, d'antiquités ecclésiastiques, d'objets de dévotion de qualité muséale ou d'art chrétien oriental. Origine : Russie Période : XIXe siècle Matériaux : Tempera et dorure sur panneau de bois Sujet : Icône du Minei (Ménéion) avec saints et fêtes religieuses Dimensions : Hauteur : 32 cm Largeur : 26 cm État : Bon état de conservation. Usure, craquelures et légères éraflures superficielles conformes à l'âge et à l'usage religieux. Belle patine ancienne, dorure bien conservée et figures finement peintes. Mots-clés : Florin Antiques Je préfère cette réponse
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779250801292

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