Hand-painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Book of the Holy Scriptures, 12.2x9.1 in
Hand-painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Book of the Holy Scriptures, 12.2x9.1 in.
Hand-painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Book of the Holy Scriptures, made in Romania by Romanian iconographers specialised in the Byzantine iconographic tradition.
The image shows Saint Francis in the Franciscan habit, holding the Book of the Holy Scriptures to his chest, with the stigmata visible on his hands and a halo in gold leaf, accompanied by the traditional iconographic inscription...
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Hand-painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Book of the Holy Scriptures, 12.2x9.1 in.
Hand-painted icon of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Book of the Holy Scriptures, made in Romania by Romanian iconographers specialised in the Byzantine iconographic tradition.
The image shows Saint Francis in the Franciscan habit, holding the Book of the Holy Scriptures to his chest, with the stigmata visible on his hands and a halo in gold leaf, accompanied by the traditional iconographic inscriptions.
The composition evokes Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Order of Friars Minor, renowned for his life of poverty, preaching of the Gospel and the Canticle of the Creatures.
Entirely hand-painted, the icon is presented in a red velvet presentation box with white satin lining for protection during transport and storage.