Antique Russian Wooden Icons Amsterdam: Saint Nicolas of Mozaisk

 

St. Nicolas of Mozaisk

Monumental icon depicting Saint Nicolas of Mozaisk.
In his left hand the Kremlin of Mozaisk.
In his right hand the sword with which he chased away the Tartar invaders.
The spirals on the background of the icon are symbolizing that Saint Nicolas
is the master over the seas.
This early 17th century monumental icon still has a late medieval atmosphere.
Size: 119,5 x 83 cm.

 

Antique Russian Wooden Icons Amsterdam

 

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