ICON, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Russ. first half 19th JH.

244 EUR Icon, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Russia, first half of the 19th century - Tempera technique and gold on wood - Russia, first half of the 19th century - Depiction of Saint Nicholas of Myra - Bearer of the Omophorion (Two Crosses) - Cyrillic characters - Expertise available - The icon was restored and conserved by a specialist restorer - Itinerant painter icon Dimensions of the panel: 38.1 x 31.2 cm (height x width) The Russian icon offered shows the portrait of Saint Nicholas from Myra in a frontal view. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing and in his left hand he holds an open Gospel book. He is dressed in an episcopal robe. His image is flanked by Christ and Our Lady. The haloed saint has short hair and a longer beard. Saint Nicholas is flanked by a border. The small format suggests that this is comfortable and a portable or personal icon.