Old russian icon
Of some icons such as the holy virgin from the 16th century, the praying
expect extraordinary mercy.
The representations of saints comprise a necessary part of churches and
can be found in the vast majority of homes.
Every icon has its place; some are displayed for admiration on special consoles,
others are wall-mounted.
For centuries, monks have been painting icons. Yet, they do not understand
themselves
as artists. Instead, they see themselves as acting purely in the service
of God. Hence, they do not sign their artifacts and remain unknown.
Andrej Rubljow (ca 1370-1430) constitutes one exception. A representative
of the Moscow school, his realistic portraits influenced the painting of
icons for centuries.
One of his most famous works, the Trinity, was created for the famous Troize-Segijew-monastery.
Russian Icons – a magnificent, complex and sublime world, filled with
joy.
Wherein lies the fascination and the essence of icons?
The holy images are uniquely fascinating, surrounded by an exciting history
that addresses many of the fundamental questions of life.
Those who visit an exhibition of the Ikonen Galerie Ewenstein will be impressed
by its abundant display of icons and the diverse wealth of images.
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