20. Saint Nicholas the Miracle-worker with scenes of His life

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19th century, Palekh school.
Wood, lewkas, tempera.
Size: 26x22x2,2 cm.


High quality, school painting, painted in the 17th century traditions. In good condition. The icon has been cleaned from the soiling, dust and darkened olifa in our restoration center.

Hagiographic icons are known from the 13th century, - this is a type of icon, where an image of a saint is surrounded by a frame, consisting of the minor scenes - marks with the imagery of the most important events of his/her life and most famous deeds and miracles. The marks are located over the center of the saint in the form of a wreath, composed from his virtues and gifts. At the same time, the scenes are very interesting and always easily recognized by the faithful people.

This icon has collection level.

Price: SOLD

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