Russian Icon Tempera on Wood Russia XIX Century - Russian icon of the 19th century

Features

Artwork title:  San Nicola di Myra

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Subject:  Figures of Saints

Origin:  Russia

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Tempera on Board

Description : San Nicola di Myra

Tempera on wood. On a gold background Saint Nicholas is depicted half-length, with a dress decorated with crosses, blessing with the right hand while the left holds the Gospel. Inscribed in two small circles on the sides of the saint's head, two other figures of saints. Originally from Asia Minor and bishop of Myra in the same region, St. Nicholas (250 -326 AD) is one of the most revered and loved saints in the world. It is also called St. Nicholas of Bari because in 1087 a naval expedition left from the city of Bari took possession of his remains, which in 1089 were definitively placed in the crypt of the Basilica erected in his honor. Several woodworm holes in the wood.

Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 31
Width: 26
Depth: 4