97. The great liturgical feasts - The Resurrection and Descent into Limbo Russia, 19th century Tempera on panel covered with silver leaf Sixteen major feasts in the liturgical calendar are centered around Easter (Resurrection and Descent into In the spandrels, the four evangelists. A fine miniature from Perimoscovite monastic workshops with warm, shimmering hues. The icon shows some restoration: gold varnish varnish, two longitudinal cracks and a lacuna. two longitudinal cracks and a conical lacuna, probably caused probably due to a candle burn. repentance. Numerous micro-detachments all over the surface due to exposure to the heat of the flame. 32.2 x 31.6 cm