RUSSIA late 19th century. ICON of the twelve great feasts of Orthodoxy. In the centre, the Resurrection. The top row shows the Nativity of Mary, the Presentation of Mary in the Temple, the Annunciation and the Nativity of Jesus. In the next row on the left is the Circumcision and on the right the Baptism of Christ. Then on the third line, on the left the Entry into Jerusalem and on the right the Transfiguration. On the bottom line, the Ascension, the Holy Trinity of the Old Testament, the Raising of the Cross and the Dormition of the Virgin. All the vignettes are captioned on the border. Tempera on wood with gold ground. 35.5 x 30 cm