Lot number 1998 - Auction 161
SEHR SELTENE UND GROSSFORMATIGE VITA-IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN MENAS

A VERY RARE AND LARGE VITA ICON SHOWING SAINT MENAS Greek, circa 1800 Oil on a heavy wood panel, richly gilded. The central image depicting the saint on horseback is surrounded by twelve scenes illustrating his life and martyrdom. Minor losses to the paint layer. 55.4 x 43 cm.