Tempera on board, gilding; 30.5 x 26 cm.
Russia, 2nd half of the 19th century.
Central scene with depiction of Christ's Resurrection and - below - His descent into the Abyss. The 12 quarters around - are scenes from the life of Christ and Mary, which are revered, as the most important holidays in the Orthodox liturgical year. On a wide gold border with floral patterns are placed cartouches with explanations inscribed in Cyrillic letters.
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