Russian icon Guardian Angel painted on antique wooden panel 35x30 cm

Russian guardian angel icon painted on antique wooden board 35x30 cm. This Russian icon painted on an ancient panel depicts the Guardian Angel. Angels have always occupied an important position in iconographic compositions as incorporeal creatures who act as a bridge between Heaven and Earth and are representatives of the Old Testament. Even God, at times, manifests himself to men by taking the form of these creatures.The Orthodox Church divides angelic representation into three groups:- The Seraph who has his face uncovered and his whole body covered by his six wings- the Cherub characterized by four wings- the Angel with the appearance of a young man and two wingsThe subject of this icon, the Guardian Angel or ''Angel Chranitel'', is a figure of great importance in Russian iconography who is venerated in the intimacy of the family. The Guardian Angel is always present in the icons called ''Family Icons''. Furthermore, in Russia since the 17th century it has been customary to represent him also in the borders of the icons where the Protector Saints are painted.Origin: Moscow - RussiaTechnique: Egg temperaMaterials: wood-levkasPlate: 19th centuryPainting: 21st century.