A Russian icon of the great Feasts, 19th/20th century, the…
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A Russian icon of the great Feasts, 19th/20th century, the centre panel depicting the Resurrection of Christ surrounded by scenes of the 12 Major church Festivals. In tempera, silvered and gesso on wood, 36 cm x 31 cm

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  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.

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