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Archangel Michael with Four Saints - PF.5199
Origin: Russia
Circa: 1750
AD
to 1900
AD
Dimensions:
14" (35.6cm) high
x 11.75" (29.8cm) wide
Collection: Russian Icons
Medium: Oil on Wood Panel
Additional Information: K
£9,600.00
Location: Great Britain
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This exquisite icon is an embodiment of the
pictorial tradition of early Russian medieval
art. Four Russian saints are positioned in
pairs on either side of the Archangel Michael,
who holds a cloth with the portrait of Christ.
At far left is Saint Theodore with a cross
looking in the direction of the angel. Next to
him Saint Modest, dressed in a beautiful red
robe, holds the Holy book while offering his
blessings. He was a patriarch of Jerusalem
and regarded as a protector of cattle from
disease. On Michael's left is the venerable
Saint Vasiley also holding the sacred book
with both hands. The youthful Saint Laurus
looks upon the holy gathering with a slightly
quizzical expression, and carries a small
cross with his right hand. He is traditionally
associated with the Archangel Michael, who
taught both he and his brother Florus the art
of riding. Interesting perspective is given
with a finely painted horse and rider in the
foreground as they approach a group of
three horses quietly drinking at a pool. This
gentle genre scene contrasts beautifully with
the "heavenly" scene above, merging the
real with the spiritual in a way that is both
charming and moving.
- (PF.5199)
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