A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE DESCENT INTO HADES, 18TH CENTURY Tyre shekel pendants the King of Glory

the King of Glory

weight 9 g

It shows Jesus standing above his empty tomb

brought the Syrian army

According to various texts within the Hebrew Bible

A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE DESCENT INTO HADES, 18TH CENTURY Tyre shekel pendants the King of GloryA RUSSIAN ICON OF THE DESCENT INTO HADES, 18TH CENTURY. Most likely from the Festival Tier of a small provincial church. 26. 25 inches x 19 inches (66. 7 x 48. 5 cm). This item comes with a certificate from The Israeli Antiquities Authority. The Transfiguration of Jesus has been an important subject in Christian art, above all in the Eastern Church, some of whose most striking icons show the scene. The Feast of the Transfiguration has been celebrated