St. George icon painted on antique Russian panel 35x30 cm
Icon of Saint George painted on an ancient Russian panel 34cm x 29cm x 2cm.This Russian icon is painted in recent times on an ancient panel. Saint George was a Roman soldier born towards the end of the third century in Cappadocia. He grew up as a Christian and came to be a great martyr and miracle worker. In fact he is known above all for the miracles worked by God through him after his martyrdom. The best known is the rescue of the city and a princess from the devastation of a reptile. There ar...
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Icon of Saint George painted on an ancient Russian panel 34cm x 29cm x 2cm.This Russian icon is painted in recent times on an ancient panel. Saint George was a Roman soldier born towards the end of the third century in Cappadocia. He grew up as a Christian and came to be a great martyr and miracle worker. In fact he is known above all for the miracles worked by God through him after his martyrdom. The best known is the rescue of the city and a princess from the devastation of a reptile. There are various versions, the most famous has as its reference point a lake near Libya. In fact, this creature lived in the lake and prevented the inhabitants from drinking water. In order to draw water, the inhabitants offered young virgins as a sacrifice. When this fate touched the sovereign's daughter, St. George suddenly appeared on horseback. The horse with hooves trampled the reptile and in the meantime St. George ordered the princess to tie the reptile's neck. St. George struck a blow with his sword and finished off the dragon. Thanks to this miracle, St. George was able to convert an entire people to Christianity.Provenance: Moscow Golden Ring - RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterial: Wooden board - levkasMeasurements: 34cm x 29cmPeriod: 21st century.
