Romanian icon Archangels Michael and Gabriel hand painted antiqued style, 18x15 cm
Romanian icon Archangels Michael and Gabriel hand painted antiqued style 18x15 cm. This orthodox icon depicts the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hand painted by Romanian iconographers specialized in the Byzantine tradition. The two archangels wear differently colored robes: Michael is represented in red while Gabriel wears a blue mantle. Both hold a sphere in their hands, executed in a color contrasting with their garments, a symbol recalling the authority and mission entrusted to them by God. ...
Info and features
Romanian icon Archangels Michael and Gabriel hand painted antiqued style 18x15 cm. This orthodox icon depicts the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hand painted by Romanian iconographers specialized in the Byzantine tradition. The two archangels wear differently colored robes: Michael is represented in red while Gabriel wears a blue mantle. Both hold a sphere in their hands, executed in a color contrasting with their garments, a symbol recalling the authority and mission entrusted to them by God. Above their heads are Greek inscriptions indicating their names, following the Eastern iconographic custom. The religious icon is delivered in an elegant red velvet box with a white satin-lined interior, designed to ensure proper protection during transport and storage.