Antique Russian icon of St Nicholas of Myra, painted by hand, 45x35 cm
Antique Russian icon of St Nicholas of Myra, painted by hand, 45x35 cm. Original antique icon from Moscow, dating back to the 19th century, representing Saint Nicholas of Myra, depicted with his bishop's items, blessing and holding the open Gospel in his hand. The firm set of his face, the high forehead with wrinkles, the big focused eyes with prominent eyebrows, the short beard make of Saint Nicholas the perfect image of the defender of the Christian faith against heresy, but also of the exorci...
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Antique Russian icon of St Nicholas of Myra, painted by hand, 45x35 cm. Original antique icon from Moscow, dating back to the 19th century, representing Saint Nicholas of Myra, depicted with his bishop's items, blessing and holding the open Gospel in his hand. The firm set of his face, the high forehead with wrinkles, the big focused eyes with prominent eyebrows, the short beard make of Saint Nicholas the perfect image of the defender of the Christian faith against heresy, but also of the exorcist and the healer.
Icon of 43x35.5 cm painted by hand on an old wood board with levkas and egg tempera, a hook on the back to hang it, delivered in an elegant blue satin case with expertise by a qualified expert.
