In Russia, crucifixes have been kept as household relics: they were handed down from generation to generation and no baptism or funeral ceremonies could do without them. A crucifix placed in a kiot - a small stand with glass windows – appeared together with a tradition of consecrating dwelling places before settling in. People took them along when travelling in order to make prayers on the way. They were larger than baptismal crosses and had no hooks to secure a self-made chain or a strap.
Icon-Stand Crucifix
Creation period
19th century
Dimensions
25x11 cm
25х11х0.3 cm
25х11х0.3 cm
Technique
Copper alloy, casting
Collection
Exhibition
4
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Icon-Stand Crucifix
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This icon-stand crucifix was made by an unknown craftsman in the 19th century with the figure of Jesus Christ in the center of an eight-point cross in line with the iconographic tradition. The cross is put inside his aureole, which has been done in the icons of the Savior only. Lord Sabaoth, God the Father is placed in the upper part of the icon with his hands spread out. In his left hand, he holds the orb, symbol of regal power.
The upper horizontal crossbeam shows the holy warriors of God the Father: two angels holding lengths of cloth. Cloth or veil signifies that Jesus Christ is under divine protection. Next to the angels, we see the third person of the trinity, the Holy Spirit.
The upper horizontal crossbeam shows the holy warriors of God the Father: two angels holding lengths of cloth. Cloth or veil signifies that Jesus Christ is under divine protection. Next to the angels, we see the third person of the trinity, the Holy Spirit.
Convex-shaped letters IC ХС can be seen next to Christ’s open palms – that is how they wrote his name in a short form. The craftsman placed a copper cast of the instruments of Christ’s Passions by the sides of the figure of Christ, spear and reed. A sponge soaked in vinegar was set on a reed and offered to Jesus in his thirst, and Roman centurion Longinus pierced his side by the spear to see if Jesus was dead.
A canonical image of Adam’s skull is placed at the feet of the figure of the crucified Christ. Golgotha, the name of the hill on which Christ was crucified is translated as “skull”. The Gospel says that once the blood of the crucified Christ washed the skull of Adam, the first man, the sins of humanity were redeemed.
A canonical image of Adam’s skull is placed at the feet of the figure of the crucified Christ. Golgotha, the name of the hill on which Christ was crucified is translated as “skull”. The Gospel says that once the blood of the crucified Christ washed the skull of Adam, the first man, the sins of humanity were redeemed.
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Icon-Stand Crucifix with By-Standing and Chosen Icons (the front- and backside)
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This Crucifixion represents an iconographic version distinguished from other crosses by the presence of an octogram, eight-point star. In the orthodox religion, it symbolized the star of Bethlehem which appeared in the skies at Jesus’ birth and led the magi who brought him bringing gifts.
This icon-stand crucifix with by-standing and chosen icons has supplemental plates. The left-side plate carries the double image of Mary Magdalene and Mary the Mother of Christ; the right-side panel, the figures of John the Theologian and martyr Longinus the Centurion.
This icon-stand crucifix with by-standing and chosen icons has supplemental plates. The left-side plate carries the double image of Mary Magdalene and Mary the Mother of Christ; the right-side panel, the figures of John the Theologian and martyr Longinus the Centurion.
The cross is surrounded by small boxes with images on the themes of Christian holy days. Crosses were covered with colored enamel, occasionally, with patina, multi-layered film of greenish-brown color.
Icon-stand crucifixes used to be made from inexpensive and strong material, they were easy to make and highly durable in household use, that is why they were so well loved and broadly used by the people. Such crucifixes could be bought in temples, as well as at small village fairs.
Icon-stand crucifixes used to be made from inexpensive and strong material, they were easy to make and highly durable in household use, that is why they were so well loved and broadly used by the people. Such crucifixes could be bought in temples, as well as at small village fairs.
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Iskitim Municipal Museum of Arts and History
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Icon-Stand Crucifix
Creation period
19th century
Dimensions
25x11 cm
25х11х0.3 cm
25х11х0.3 cm
Technique
Copper alloy, casting
Collection
Exhibition
4
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