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Tóth Ikonen
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Name
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Measurements
Width: 44 cm, Depth: 60 cm
Reference
TOTA1003
Colors
Red, Green, Black, White, Brown, Beige
Categories
Decorative Arts Religious Items Icons
Materials
Egg tempera on gesso on linen on wood
Periods
17th Century Antique Second half of the 17th century
Origin and period
Russia
Description
Central to the icon is Christ, full of sorrows, standing upright in a sarcophagus with his torso exposed. He is mourned by Mary, His mother. In a tender gesture, she rests her head against that of her Son. Although Christ appears as if no longer belonging to the living, He still comforts her with the words: 'Do not weep for Me, Mother'. The words of Christ are a clear reference to victory over death. This depiction symbolizes the dualistic reality between death and victory. The theme is part of the Easter liturgy and is commemorated on Holy Saturday.

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