Ancient Russian icon of St Michael the Archangel, 19th century, 11.6x10.2 in
Ancient Russian icon of St Michael the Archangel, 19th century, 11.6x10.2 in. In the Russian religious tradition, the Archangel Michael is considered as the archstrategist in the fight against evil.
Saint Michael is the Patron Saint of Kiev and is depicted on the armors and the coats of arms of the Rjurik's dynasty.
This icon represents the fight between Saint Michael and Satan. The Archangel is depicted in a hilly countryside with a sword in his hands.
The prince of the heavenly militia is represe...
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Ancient Russian icon of St Michael the Archangel, 19th century, 11.6x10.2 in. In the Russian religious tradition, the Archangel Michael is considered as the archstrategist in the fight against evil.
Saint Michael is the Patron Saint of Kiev and is depicted on the armors and the coats of arms of the Rjurik's dynasty.
This icon represents the fight between Saint Michael and Satan. The Archangel is depicted in a hilly countryside with a sword in his hands.
The prince of the heavenly militia is represented as the main character of angelic depictions.
With the establishement of Christianity, his worship spread quickly in the East.
Saint Michael was the one who took the garment of light away from Satan.
The character of Lucifer comes from a very proud angel who aspires to be like God and, precisely for this, fell and his followers became demons.
Thanks to the worship created in Russia, Saint Michael is often invoked for his protection during wars, to heal the sick, help the traders and the souls of the deceased.
Icon from Central Russia, painted in the 19th century with egg tempera on a lime wood hardboard, delivered in an elegant case with export report.
Measures: 11.6x10.2 inches.
