A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, late 18th century tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Partially made of silver, covered by golden lacquer. The background and border stripped to gesso, minor losses. 107.5 x 88.5 cm. MONUMENTAL ICON WITH THE PRO