The Ascension

Origin: Greek. School Afoni of Greece
Age: XIXth century
Composition: Gold, tempera on wood
Measures Cms:89,0 X 60,9 X 2,6
The apostles are located about the Virgin, whom the Gospels do not quote, although there is not doubt that it was present. The icon transfers Maria the center of the composition, like column and foundation of the Church, axis that ties the ground with the sky, where Christ is in its throne of the angelic potency.