Antique icon St Nicholas Mozhaysk, XVIII century in tempera gold background 45x38 cm
Antique icon St Nicholas Mozhaysk, XVIII century in tempera gold background 44.2x38.5x2.8 cm.
It is a Russian variant of the Saint Nicholas of Myra. Legend has it that during the 14th century siege the residents of Mozhaisk prayed to Saint Nicholas who presented himself holding a sword in his right hand and the city in his left hand, frightening the Mongols who decided to withdraw. Grateful citizens decided to erect a wooden monument in honor of St. Nicholas.
Origin: Northern Russia
Technique: Te...
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Antique icon St Nicholas Mozhaysk, XVIII century in tempera gold background 44.2x38.5x2.8 cm.
It is a Russian variant of the Saint Nicholas of Myra. Legend has it that during the 14th century siege the residents of Mozhaisk prayed to Saint Nicholas who presented himself holding a sword in his right hand and the city in his left hand, frightening the Mongols who decided to withdraw. Grateful citizens decided to erect a wooden monument in honor of St. Nicholas.
Origin: Northern Russia
Technique: Tempera - gold background
Materials: wood - levkas
Measures: 44.2x38.5x2.8 cm
Period: mid 18th century
The icon comes with a certificate of guarantee and originality. Includes a report prepared by the experts of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage of Russia, and export documents.