Lot number 2224 - Auction 138
FEINE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN NIKOLAUS VON MYRA

A FINELY PAINTED ICON SHOWING ST. NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE-WORKER Russian, Yaroslavl, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The panel painted with a traditional waist-up image of Nicholas. He delivers a blessing and holds an open book of Gospels, finely painted with the Crucifixion. His vestments embellished with flowers and embroidery. He is wearing the Episcopal omophorion which is decorated with the Annunciation, the Adoration of the Magi and the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. The saint is depicted realistically, his face executed with soft shades, his hair and beard rendered with fine white brushstrokes. Partially restored. 31.7 x 28 cm.