Centuries-Old Icon Reveals Untold Story of Jewish Judgment on Christ
The article explores an icon depicting the trial of Jesus by the Jews from the 19th century. It discusses the unique choice of subject and its historical and educational significance. The researchers analyzed the style and iconography of the icon, identifying its origin in the Starodubsk-Vetka region. They also found connections between the icon's imagery and popular engravings. The presence of the icon in Old Believer communities is explained.