A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST AT THE TEMPLE, FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY
Saints Joseph, Mary, and Anna are depicted in the temple as Simeon respectfully holds the Christ Child with the hems of his cloak. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel with a kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 55.3 x 41.7 cm (21 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.)