19th century, tempera and gilt on panel, center panel depicting Christ's decent into Hades, surrounded by twelve high feasts, surmounting the narratives in tondo is the scene of the Holy Trinity, with four saints presiding at each corner.

14 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Trimborn, Raleigh, North Carolina

The Twelve Great Feasts depicted include: The Nativity of the Most-Holy Theotokos; The Universal Exaltation of the Life-Creating Cross; The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple; The Nativity of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ; The Holy Supper; The Theophany (Baptism) of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ; The Meeting of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple; The Annunciation to the Most-Holy Theotokos; The Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; The Dormition of the Most-Holy Theotokos.


Scattered areas of paint and gilt loss, some areas with later painted repair.