Contemporary Russian icon, painted by hand, St George, 12x11 in
Contemporary Russian icon, painted by hand, St George, 12x11 in. The image represents the martyr Saint George on his horse, one of the most frequent pattern of Russian iconography depicting one of the most popular Saint of orthodox Christianity.
Indeed, the most widely known legend about Saint George ties him to the rescue of a town from an evil dragon, to whom the inhabitants were giving their own children as a sacrifice. One day, the fate befell the daughter of the king. While the princess was ...
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Contemporary Russian icon, painted by hand, St George, 12x11 in. The image represents the martyr Saint George on his horse, one of the most frequent pattern of Russian iconography depicting one of the most popular Saint of orthodox Christianity.
Indeed, the most widely known legend about Saint George ties him to the rescue of a town from an evil dragon, to whom the inhabitants were giving their own children as a sacrifice. One day, the fate befell the daughter of the king. While the princess was waiting for her death, Saint George appeared on his white horse and killed the beast with his spear.
Icon delivered in an elegant blue velvet case with satin lining.
Provenance: Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Year of production: 2023.
Measures: 12.2x10.6 inches.
