140. 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 Limbo), in the spandrels, the four evangelists. A fine miniature from Perimoscovite monastic workshops with warm, shimmering hues. The icon shows some restorations: gold varnish completely lifted two longitudinal cracks and a conical lacuna. and a conical lacuna, probably due to a candle burn. chewed, with an illusionist repentance. Numerous micro-detachments all over the surface due to to the heat of the flame. 32.2 x 31.6 cm