Saint Nicholas of Myra, antique Russian icon, 18th century
Saint Nicholas of Myra, antique Russian icon, 18th century. Icon of the 18th century, from Choluy (Russia), representing Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra in the IV century. The saint is depicted half-length with bishop's vestments, blessing and holding the Gospel. He also wears the omophorion, the distinguish vestment of an Eastern bishop with four crosses and an eight-pointed star. He has a serious look, a short bear and bushy eyebrows. His icon is surmounted by the Christ, the Holy Mary and some...
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Saint Nicholas of Myra, antique Russian icon, 18th century. Icon of the 18th century, from Choluy (Russia), representing Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra in the IV century. The saint is depicted half-length with bishop's vestments, blessing and holding the Gospel. He also wears the omophorion, the distinguish vestment of an Eastern bishop with four crosses and an eight-pointed star. He has a serious look, a short bear and bushy eyebrows. His icon is surmounted by the Christ, the Holy Mary and some local saints praying for his intercession.
Icon painted with egg tempera on a wood board of 35.5x31 cm, delivered with export documents and expertise by Russian Cultural Heritage.
