Russian icon on antique board, Guardian Angel and selected Saints, 19th century, 14.2x12.6 in, restored
Russian icon on antique board, Guardian Angel and selected Saints, 19th century, 14.2x12.6 in, restored In the Orthodox tradition, families used to commission icon painters to portray saints revered by the family. This icon features Saint Nicholas, Saint John the Baptist, and martyrs Saint Florus and Saint Lauro, Saint Basil, and Saint Modest. At the centre is the Guardian Angel. Subject: Guardian Angel and Selected Saints Origin: Moscow, Russia Technique: egg tempera Material: wood, levkas...
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Russian icon on antique board, Guardian Angel and selected Saints, 19th century, 14.2x12.6 in, restored In the Orthodox tradition, families used to commission icon painters to portray saints revered by the family. This icon features Saint Nicholas, Saint John the Baptist, and martyrs Saint Florus and Saint Lauro, Saint Basil, and Saint Modest. At the centre is the Guardian Angel. Subject: Guardian Angel and Selected Saints Origin: Moscow, Russia Technique: egg tempera Material: wood, levkas Era: 19th century Restoration date: 21st century Dimensions: 14.2x12.6x1.2 in. The icon is shipped with a protective case and certification by an expert.
