Ancient quadripartite icon Christ Nicholas Florus and Laurel 800 restored Russia 33x27 cm
Ancient quadripartite icon Christ Nicholas Florus and Laurel 800 restored Russia 33x27 cm. Ancient Russian quadripartite icon depicting Christ Pantocrator, Saint Nicholas of Myra and Saints Florus and Laurel. Jesus is represented at the top left in the blessing position with his right hand, according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite (open palm, thumb and ring finger joined), while with his left hand he holds the Gospel facing the faithful. At the top right is the figure of the bishop of Myra, Sain...
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Ancient quadripartite icon Christ Nicholas Florus and Laurel 800 restored Russia 33x27 cm. Ancient Russian quadripartite icon depicting Christ Pantocrator, Saint Nicholas of Myra and Saints Florus and Laurel. Jesus is represented at the top left in the blessing position with his right hand, according to the Orthodox/Byzantine rite (open palm, thumb and ring finger joined), while with his left hand he holds the Gospel facing the faithful. At the top right is the figure of the bishop of Myra, Saint Nicholas, who blesses in the same position as Christ.Below, saints Florus and Lauro, twins and Christian martyrs who lived in the imperial age, both hold a Russian Orthodox cross.Hand painted using the egg tempera technique, it is made of wood and levkas material. This icon is a faithful copy of the original and was restored in the 21st century. The icon is equipped with a certificate of guarantee and originality, with an appraisal drawn up by a certified expert. It is delivered in an elegant blue box with satin interior.
Origin: Moscow - Russia.Technique: Egg tempera.Materials: wood - levkas.Measurements: 33x27 cm.Period: 1800 restored 21st century.