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Resurrection - Rise of the Tomb Icons
  • Resurrection

    Resurrection

    The icon depicts Jesus Christ arisen from the dead and two kneeling angels.
  • Resurrection. The Descent of Christ into Hell with festivities

    Resurrection. The Descent of Christ into Hell with festivities

    In the centrepiece - Jesus Christ arisen from the dead. The marginal scenes depict the evangelic scenes.
  • Resurrection of Christ – the Descent into Hell with the feasts

    Resurrection of Christ – the Descent into Hell with the feasts

    In the center of the icon is the scene of the Resurrection of Christ. Jesus is depicted wearing white vestments, his hands are raised in a benedictory gesture. On either side of Him are the seated angels. The central composition is surrounded by twelve border scenes of the feasts.
  • Resurrection of Christ

    Resurrection of Christ

    Christ is shown in white vestments rising from the Tomb. He is flanked by the angels. To his left is a group of the Myrrh-bearing Women, on the foreground are Roman legionaries.



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