Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker 18th century restored 30x25 cm
Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker 18th century restored 30x25 cm. The relics of Saint Nicholas were transported from Myra to Bari in 1807, born in Patara in 280, he became bishop of Myra in Lycia. Saint Nicholas opposes the heretic bishop Arius and is stripped of his sacred insignia and imprisoned; his episcopal dignity and freedom are restored to him by Christ and the Virgin. Nicholas is represented as a defender of the Christian faith against heresy, an exorcist and a healer...
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Ancient Russian icon Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker 18th century restored 30x25 cm. The relics of Saint Nicholas were transported from Myra to Bari in 1807, born in Patara in 280, he became bishop of Myra in Lycia. Saint Nicholas opposes the heretic bishop Arius and is stripped of his sacred insignia and imprisoned; his episcopal dignity and freedom are restored to him by Christ and the Virgin. Nicholas is represented as a defender of the Christian faith against heresy, an exorcist and a healer.
Subject: Saint Nicholas the WonderworkerOrigin: MoscowTechnique: Egg temperaMaterials: Wood, levkasPeriod: 17th century - restored 18th centuryMeasurement: 30.6x24.8x1.8The icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert appraiser.