Crucifix with interceding Virgin and John the Theologian
Late 18 c.
Wood, levkas, tempera. Round sculptures.
Originated from the (evidently, desecrated) church of St.Alexander Nevskyi in the village of Ust-Kachka of Permskyi district, Russia.
Perm State Art gallery
"Crucifix with interceding Virgin and John the Theologian
Late 18 c. Wood, levkas, tempera. Round sculptures.
Originated from the (evidently, desecrated) church of St.Alexander Nevskyi in the village of Ust-Kachka of Permskyi district, Russia. Perm State Art gallery"
Yes, it is interesting. Looks not exactly Orthodox, but Western. This is ironic, considering that, being Western in flavor, it came from a temple dedicated to St. Alexander Nevskyi.
During the reign of Peter the Great, Russia was corrupted by a lot of Western European ideas, including ideas as to art, and it was partly in reaction that the Old Believers rose up. I imagine the Old Believers might go ballistic looking at this icon.
The grouping is commonly called a "rood" in England and is often found hanging from the ceiling over the crossing in the nave, or on a beam over the crossing. In Orthodox temples, it might go on top of the icon screen.