Russian Vetka School, 19th Century, Icon Of Saint Nicholas With Patron Saints
RUSSIAN SCHOOL, Vetka (19th century)
Icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by Saints Boris and Gleb and patron saints.
Tempera on a wooden panel with a gold background.
H_31 cm L_26 cm
In good overall condition.
Originating from the Vetka iconographic centre, a major centre of devotion for the Old Believers, this icon is distinguished by its rich, hierarchically structured composition. The upper register features a bust of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, flanked by the holy martyr princes Boris and Gleb. The lower register features a row of patron saints and guardian angels, commissioned for a family’s personal devotional purposes. The border is decorated with a chiselled foliage scroll motif typical of Vetka’s work, which seeks to imitate goldsmith’s craftsmanship.
Icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra flanked by Saints Boris and Gleb and patron saints.
Tempera on a wooden panel with a gold background.
H_31 cm L_26 cm
In good overall condition.
Originating from the Vetka iconographic centre, a major centre of devotion for the Old Believers, this icon is distinguished by its rich, hierarchically structured composition. The upper register features a bust of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, flanked by the holy martyr princes Boris and Gleb. The lower register features a row of patron saints and guardian angels, commissioned for a family’s personal devotional purposes. The border is decorated with a chiselled foliage scroll motif typical of Vetka’s work, which seeks to imitate goldsmith’s craftsmanship.
1 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1800991
Availability: In stock
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