Cast bronze icon of the Archangel Gabriel. The icon shows a winged, clean shaven man with long curly hair. His head is inclined to the left and he is clothed in a long tunic and cloak. In one hand, he holds a scepter and in the other he holds an orb with the "IC" of Christ's Greek initials. On the reverse is a sticker left from the sale of the piece. This exists as a pair with 2005.02.124, and the two would have been hung on either side of a Deesis icon.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.02
Source or Donor
Betsy Scheuring
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Betsy Scheuring
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
Place
Country
Russia
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Sticker
Location
Reverse of Icon
Language
English
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Icon
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Symbol, Religious
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Religious Objects
Nomenclature Class
Ceremonial Objects
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Dimensions
Height
8-1/4 in
Width
5-5/8 in
Exhibition
Spirit Made Tangible: The Scheuring Icon Collection (2006)
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Cultural/Historical Context
Label
The Archangels Gabriel and Michael (2005.02.123 & 2005.02.124) are often shown together holding disks that bear the letters IC and XC, respectively. The orbs symbolize both worldly dominion and heavenly authority.
