Painted Romanian icon of Saint Nicholas, antiqued style, 12x10 in
Painted Romanian icon of Saint Nicholas, antiqued style, 12x10 i. Hand-painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The icon depicts Saint Nicholas the Bishop frontally, with his head slightly inclined. His face shows mature features and a well-defined beard. He wears liturgical vestments with prominent crosses on the omophorion and holds a decorated Gospel book. The gilded background features lateral inscriptions in Greek characters.
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Painted Romanian icon of Saint Nicholas, antiqued style, 12x10 i. Hand-painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The icon depicts Saint Nicholas the Bishop frontally, with his head slightly inclined. His face shows mature features and a well-defined beard. He wears liturgical vestments with prominent crosses on the omophorion and holds a decorated Gospel book. The gilded background features lateral inscriptions in Greek characters.
The composition presents a stable arrangement of forms and a direct relation between the blessing gesture and the book, elements that emphasise the saint's doctrinal role. The gold leaf on the background and halo defines the iconic space.
Each icon is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
The icon is executed on a wooden panel with an antiqued finish and a thickness of 1 in.
Actual overall measurements: 12.2x9.1x1 in.