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19th century, the central region.
Wood, lewkas, tempera.
Size: 53,6x44,2x2,6 cm.
It is high quality school painting, painted in old traditions. In good condition.
Scraper-planed board with an ark, gesso ground, tempera, drying oil. 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 is a Real Artwork and has collection level.
Price: SOLD
