Russian icon Saint Michael Archangel, XIX century panel
Russian icon Saint Michael Archangel XIX century.
Saint Michael is referred to as a great leader and fighter in the fight against Evil.
The icon portrays him fighting against Satan. The cult of Saint Michael Archangel in a large cultural universe and there are a great number of icons depicting his image. His name in Hebrew means "Who is like God?", and is a warning towards Lucifer, who put himself against God's will because he wanted to be like the Creator, and above.
Saint Michael was commonly ref...
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Russian icon Saint Michael Archangel XIX century.
Saint Michael is referred to as a great leader and fighter in the fight against Evil.
The icon portrays him fighting against Satan. The cult of Saint Michael Archangel in a large cultural universe and there are a great number of icons depicting his image. His name in Hebrew means "Who is like God?", and is a warning towards Lucifer, who put himself against God's will because he wanted to be like the Creator, and above.
Saint Michael was commonly referred to in popular devotion and his intercession asked for to protect during wars, to heal the ill, watch over sailors and traders, and to help souls to Heaven.
Technique: tempera on panel.
Size: 36.5x30 cm.
Panel: XIX century.
Painting: XXI century.
This icon comes with certificate of origin and official documents produced by Russian experts.
