A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE FIERY ASCENSION OF ELIJAH THE PROPHET, 18-19TH CENTURY
the prophet depicted in the center, surrounded by images representing various scenes from his life, including his ascension into heaven on a fiery chariot, shown in the upper margin. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back. 36 x 31 cm (14 x 12 in.)