Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820 Decorative Arts Measurements when open width 53"

Measurements when open width 53"

Silver weight is 18 Grams

His paintings are housed in many museums & galleries including

Though he seems to have kept a workshop

nature morte and bird paintings

Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820 Decorative Arts Measurements when open width 53"A finely painted early 19th century Russian Orthodox icon, Saint Nicholas of Myra, circa 1820. This traditional Russian icon is finely painted with egg tempera paint and gesso on a limewood panel, it depicts St, Nicholas of Myra wearing bishop's vestments, also known as St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. A highly important saint in the Orthodox church, the reputation of St. Nicholas's secret gift giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus. The saint