Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 53.5x43 cm
Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 53.5x43 cm. The relics of this saint, very popular in Europe and in the Greek and Slavic world, were stolen and moved from Myra to Bari in 1807. The adventurous sea transport journey and the reasons for the theft were the subject of four different literary versions.Saint Nicholas of Myra is remembered for his position against the heretical bishop Arius. He was excommunicated and imprisoned, but Christ and the Virgin gave him back his freed...
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Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas of Myra 19th century 53.5x43 cm. The relics of this saint, very popular in Europe and in the Greek and Slavic world, were stolen and moved from Myra to Bari in 1807. The adventurous sea transport journey and the reasons for the theft were the subject of four different literary versions.Saint Nicholas of Myra is remembered for his position against the heretical bishop Arius. He was excommunicated and imprisoned, but Christ and the Virgin gave him back his freedom and episcopal dignity. His half-length iconography represents him in bishop's robes, wrapped in the omophorion adorned with crosses with the gospel in his hand.Certain traits of Saint Nicolas, such as the firmness of the face and the tall font, create the image of a defender from heresies and exorcists. It is made in egg tempera on a lime wood panel.It measures 53.5x43 cm and is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert appraiser. It comes from Moscow.
