H2917

Good and evil rival for the soul

Region: Russia
Period: Late 16th century (vrezkha)
Size: 31.5 x 26.5 cm

Description

This icon warns against the influence of evil spirits and calls for accepting the help of guardian angel. Top left, we see how the guardian angel watches over the soul of a God-fearing person in the night. Top right, the guardian angel turns away sadly as people engage with evil spirits. Bottom left, evil spirits tones down the sins people have committed in writing to the devil. Bottom right, an evil soul who has mocked his guardian angel is handed over to the devil.