Icon - Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Athanasius of Alexandria - Wood

Rare 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Athanasius of Alexandria. Executed in egg tempera on wood panel with a gold background. The composition presents both saints in full figure, following Orthodox iconographic tradition. On the left appears Saint Anthony the Great, dressed in a dark monastic habit, hood, and long white beard. He holds a staff and a parchment with religious inscriptions. On the right is Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, vested in episcopal attire and an omophorion decorated with crosses. He holds a Gospel book while raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. Both figures feature metallic repoussé halos (venets) with floral relief, affixed to the painted surface. Dimensions: 22 × 18 × 3 cm Weight: 530 g Origin: Russia Era: 19th century Technique: Egg tempera on wood with gold background Will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.

Stima:€400

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