Unique Russian Icon of The Resurrection – The Harrowing of Hades
The beautiful 18th-century
icon of The Resurrection – The Harrowing of Hades, with Church Feasts in 12
border scenes, from the private collection. The iconography of this piece,
which was painted in Central Russia, attests to the artist’s dependence on
Western European art. The energetic poses of the depicted figures, flying
draperies, floating vestments, and the intense color scheme are very similar to
Baroque art, making this icon particularly interesting and compelling.