Antique Russian icon of St. Peter and St. Paul, 17th century, 12x10 in
Antique Russian icon of St. Peter and St. Paul, 17th century, 12x10 in.
Antique Russian icon depicting the saints Peter and Paul, pillars of the Church, depicted in a standing position and well recognisable in the Orthodox iconographic style.
Jesus is represented in the centre on the painting, reigning in Heaven.
The feast day of the two saints is on June 29th, commemorating the greatness of the apostles. St. Peter is the rock on which Jesus founds the Church, while St. Paul is the apostle to the G...
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Antique Russian icon of St. Peter and St. Paul, 17th century, 12x10 in.
Antique Russian icon depicting the saints Peter and Paul, pillars of the Church, depicted in a standing position and well recognisable in the Orthodox iconographic style.
Jesus is represented in the centre on the painting, reigning in Heaven.
The feast day of the two saints is on June 29th, commemorating the greatness of the apostles. St. Peter is the rock on which Jesus founds the Church, while St. Paul is the apostle to the Gentiles.
Delivered in an elegant blue velvet case and accompanied by an expert's appraisal.
Origin: Central Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Dimensions: 12.3x9.8 in.
Period: 17th century.
