4. The Archangel Michael

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19th century. Style of Peshekhonov (Palekh ?).
Wood, lewkas, tempera.
Size: 53x35x3 cm.

A fabulously painted full length image of the Archangel Michael. He holds a fiery sword and wears a armour and lilac capote. The halo are painted in multi-colors to simulate enamel. In very good condition. Michael is the great heavenly soldier, the chief captain of the hosts of Heaven who fights against the powers of evil.

This icon is a real artwork and has museum level.

Price 5000 Euro

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