ICON ‘SAINT NICHOLAS OF MOZHAYSK’ WITH SCENES OF HIS LIFE Palekh, second half of the 19th century
Лот 202
3 5004 000
wood, levkas, gold leaf, tempera
53.6 x 43.7 cm
Condition: overall good condition, with minor retouches along the right edge of the icon.
Ancient images of Saint Nicholas ‘with a sword and hail’ originate from the city of Mozhaisk, dating back to the 14th century. St. Nicholas is depicted as a holy warrior, defender of the city.