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Icon - St. George with 12 scenes - Wood - Hand painted - 29 x 36 cm
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Icon - St. George with 12 scenes - Wood - Hand painted - 29 x 36 cm

Rara icona rappresentante San Giorgio e la sua vita Miracoli e martirio di San Giorgio con dodici scene Origine: Russia Misure h 36 x 29 cm x 2 cm Tecnica: dipinta a olio su tavola di legno, fondo dorato in oro zechino L'icona raffigura San Giorgio al centro, a cavallo, mentre trafigge il drago con la lancia. La scena centrale è circondata da dodici riquadri che illustrano episodi della vita del santo, disposti in sequenza cronologica. L'icona è realizzata secondo lo stile tradizionale russo, con colori vivaci e un'attenzione particolare ai dettagli. La figura di San Giorgio è rappresentata secondo l'iconografia classica, con l'armatura da soldato, la lancia e il drago ai suoi piedi. I dodici riquadri che circondano la scena centrale raccontano la storia di San Giorgio, dalla sua nascita al martirio. L'icona è riccamente decorata con motivi floreali e geometrici, tipici dell'arte russa. San Giorgio è uno dei santi più venerati nella tradizione cristiana, sia in Oriente che in Occidente. È considerato il patrono dei cavalieri, dei soldati e di molte altre categorie di persone. La sua figura è simbolo di coraggio, forza e vittoria del bene sul male. in buone condizioni di conservazione, nonostante qualche segno di usura. La doratura del fondo è ben preservata e contribuisce a dare all'icona un aspetto luminoso e prezioso. La presenza dei dodici riquadri narrativi rende questa icona particolarmente interessante dal punto di vista storico e artistico Imballaggio professionale spedizione con il numero del ritraciamento

No. 94286139

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Icon - St. George with 12 scenes - Wood - Hand painted - 29 x 36 cm

Icon - St. George with 12 scenes - Wood - Hand painted - 29 x 36 cm

Rare representative icon
Saint George and his life
Miracles and martyrdom of Saint George with twelve scenes
Origin: Russia
Dimensions h 36 x 29 cm x 2 cm
Technique: oil painting on wooden board, gold gilded background
The icon depicts Saint George in the center, on horseback, while he pierces the dragon with his spear. The central scene is surrounded by twelve panels that illustrate episodes from the life of the saint, arranged in chronological sequence.
The icon is made in traditional Russian style, with bright colors and special attention to detail.
The figure of Saint George is represented according to classical iconography, with the soldier's armor, the spear and the dragon at his feet. The twelve panels surrounding the central scene tell the story of Saint George, from his birth to his martyrdom.
The icon is richly decorated with floral and geometric motifs, typical of Russian art.
Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Christian tradition, both in the East and in the West. He is considered the patron saint of knights, soldiers and many other categories of people. His figure is a symbol of courage, strength and victory of good over evil.
in good condition, despite some signs of wear.
The gilding of the background is well preserved and contributes to giving the icon a bright and precious appearance.
The presence of the twelve narrative panels makes this icon particularly interesting from a historical and artistic point of view.
Professional packaging shipping with tracking number

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