Antique Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, late 19th century, 11x8 in
Antique Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, late 19th century, 11x8 in.
Half-length depiction of Saint Nicholas according to the Orthodox iconographic tradition, shown in episcopal vestments and holding the Gospel in his left hand.
The saint appears blessing, wearing an omophorion decorated with crosses, a distinctive sign of episcopal dignity in sacred painting.
The figure presents defined features, such as high forehead, pronounced wrinkles, thick eyebrows, short beard and a focused gaze, ...
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Antique Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, late 19th century, 11x8 in.
Half-length depiction of Saint Nicholas according to the Orthodox iconographic tradition, shown in episcopal vestments and holding the Gospel in his left hand.
The saint appears blessing, wearing an omophorion decorated with crosses, a distinctive sign of episcopal dignity in sacred painting.
The figure presents defined features, such as high forehead, pronounced wrinkles, thick eyebrows, short beard and a focused gaze, in keeping with Byzantine and Russian canons.
The hagiographic narrative recalls the translation of the relics from Myra to Bari in 1087 and the saint’s role in the defence of the faith at the Council of Nicaea.
Executed in Moscow in egg tempera on a gold ground, the work exemplifies a traditional technique tied to the Russian school.
The painted surface shows a gold background, compact colour layers and the linear drawing typical of devotional icons.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera on gold ground.
Materials: wood - levkas.
Measures: 11x8.3 in.
Period: late 19th century.
Object intended for collectors and for devotion within the Eastern Christian tradition.