Lot number 1880 - Auction 161
VITA-IKONE DES HEILIGEN NIKOLAUS VON MYRA

A VITA ICON SHOWING SAINT NICHOLAS OF MYRA Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The central field depicts Saint Nicholas of Myra frontally and half-length, wearing episcopal vestments and an omophorion. His right hand is raised in blessing, while his left holds the closed Gospel Book. At the level of his halo, he is flanked by Christ and the Mother of God, presenting him with the Gospel Book and the omophorion as symbols of his episcopal dignity. The central image is surrounded by 16 scenes from the life of the saint. The background and border have been stripped down to the levkas. Restored. 31.5 x 28 cm.