A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT TRINITY
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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT TRINITY, ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF VASILY PSCHEKHONOV, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890. Here are depicted the three angels who appeared to the patriarch Abraham at the oak of Mamre as recorded in the book of Genesis chapter 18. In the background, Abraham's wife, Sarah, is seen preparing to serve the guests. The borders ornately painted to simulate faux enamel and with distinct vertical linear shading, typical of Pschekhonov icons of this period. The upper margin with cartouche inscribed with the title for this icon, "HOLY-LIFE-BEGINNING TRINITY." 12.25 inches x 10.25 inches (31 x 26 cm).
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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE OLD TESTAMENT TRINITY
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