Antique Russian Icon of April Menology, 31x26 cm
Antique Russian 19th-century icon depicting the April Menology. The Menology is an iconographic representation of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, where the saints and festivities of the month are depicted day by day. Since the 10th century, Menology icons became visual tools of catechesis, spreading the veneration of saints through their images. In Russia, these orthodox icons were often displayed at the entrance of churches, on lecterns or walls, and could be replaced monthly or be part of an...
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Antique Russian 19th-century icon depicting the April Menology. The Menology is an iconographic representation of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, where the saints and festivities of the month are depicted day by day. Since the 10th century, Menology icons became visual tools of catechesis, spreading the veneration of saints through their images. In Russia, these orthodox icons were often displayed at the entrance of churches, on lecterns or walls, and could be replaced monthly or be part of an annual composition. The icon illustrates the saints and main celebrations of April, arranged in multiple registers according to the liturgical calendar. The scene of Saint George slaying the dragon stands out in the second register, a highly recognized and revered image in the Orthodox tradition. The saints are depicted in natural and dynamic poses, often facing each other, breaking the typical frontal stance of other sacred representations. Origin: Central Russia. Technique: egg tempera on wood with levkas preparation. Dimensions: 31 x 26 cm. Period: 19th-20th century. This icon, with its rich visual narrative and precision of details, represents a significant example of Russian sacred art, blending devotion with iconographic tradition. The Russian icon comes with a certificate of authenticity, confirming its historical value and meaning in the Orthodox Christian liturgy.
