Ancient Russian icon of St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 37x31 cm
Ancient Russian icon of St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 37x31 cm. Saint Nicholas was born in Pantara in 280 and died in Myra in Lycia between 345 and 352. He was a bishop, defender of the Christian faith against heresy, an exorcist and a healer.After opposing the heretical council, he is stripped of the sacred insignia and is imprisoned but his freedom and episcopal dignity are restored to him by Christ and the Virgin. Nicholas is represented wearing bishop's robes, wrapped in the omor...
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Ancient Russian icon of St Nicholas the Wonderworker 19th century 37x31 cm. Saint Nicholas was born in Pantara in 280 and died in Myra in Lycia between 345 and 352. He was a bishop, defender of the Christian faith against heresy, an exorcist and a healer.After opposing the heretical council, he is stripped of the sacred insignia and is imprisoned but his freedom and episcopal dignity are restored to him by Christ and the Virgin. Nicholas is represented wearing bishop's robes, wrapped in the omorphorion adorned with crosses, blessing and holding the gospel in his hand. The relics of this saint were stolen and transported from Myra to Bari in 1087.
Subject: Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker,Origin: Moscow,Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 19th century,Measurement: 37x31 cm.The icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an expert.
