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• Lot n° 40 Icon of Saint Paraskeva, with sixteen scenes from her lifeRussia, 16th Century Russia, 16th Century traditionally painted, the central recessed area of the panel with a full length image of the saint on gold ground, with two angels descending to vest her with a crown, the borders with fourteen scenes from her life and martyrdom: 1. She preaches her faith 2. She is interrogated by the heathen Emperor 3. She is flogged 4. Tied to a post she is scourged with pincers 5. Thrown into prison 6. The Virgin and Archangels reveal themselves to her 7. Her prayers cause idols to topple to the ground 8. Brought before the Emperor again who orders her torture 9. She is tied to a cross and tormented with burning torches 10. Before the Emperor again who orders her beheading 11. She is beheaded 12. Her burial 13. The Emperor falls from his horse and is killed 14. Mourners find her tomb empty, circa 16th Century 75 x 71.5 cm (29 1/2 x 71.5 in).