Hand-Painted Romanian Byzantine Icon of Saint Nicholas, 30x25 cm
Hand‑painted Romanian Byzantine icon of Saint Nicholas, 30x25 cm. The icon represents Saint Nicholas in the traditional Byzantine style, executed in tempera by Romanian iconographers with applied gold leaf. The saint is portrayed half‑length with a mature face framed by a white beard and short hair, wearing episcopal vestments including a decorated omophorion, and holding the Gospel Book. The gold‑leaf background includes Greek inscriptions identifying the figure. The composition presents a dire...
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Hand‑painted Romanian Byzantine icon of Saint Nicholas, 30x25 cm. The icon represents Saint Nicholas in the traditional Byzantine style, executed in tempera by Romanian iconographers with applied gold leaf. The saint is portrayed half‑length with a mature face framed by a white beard and short hair, wearing episcopal vestments including a decorated omophorion, and holding the Gospel Book. The gold‑leaf background includes Greek inscriptions identifying the figure. The composition presents a direct, composed gaze with defined features and balanced proportions; the gold leaf on the background and halo reinforces the symbolic reading of sanctity. Each religious icon is delivered with a certificate of guarantee. The work is made on a wooden panel with an antiqued finish; nominal size 30x25 cm, actual measurements 29x27x2.5 cm.