Ascension of Jesus Christ
Iconography: Ascension of Our Lord
Date: XVII century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Origin: From the church Novoe Znamenie in Pskov
Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 79 cm, width 56 cm
The icon from the Festival row of iconostasis. The icon shows the scene of the Ascension of Our Lord. In the lower part are depicted the twelve apostles and the Mother of God with the angels. Above in the centre in the mandorla being held by the angels is the figure of Jesus Christ.
Inv. № 2668. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 125. С. 398.
General view