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Artist:     Russian icon, early 20th century
Title:     The apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Sergius of Radonezh
Item ID   7392
Price:     700.00 €
   

   
 

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This Russian Orthodox icon from the late 19th or early 20th century depicts the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Sergius of Radonezh. Figures depicted: The Virgin Mary appears to Saint Sergius, accompanied by the Apostles Peter and John. Historical context: Such icons were often produced in renowned workshops such as the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius.

 

Inscriptions:  in old Cyrillic titled upper middle and names of Saints upper their heads.

Technique: oil, gold on wood. The work is typical of the period, featuring a heavily incised and gilded surface.

Measurements: 4 1/2" x 5 7/8" (11,2 x 15 cm).

Condition: overall good condition, minor flaking in the upper left corner.

Translation to Russian: 

Эта русская православная икона конца XIX или начала XX века изображает явление Пресвятой Богородицы святителю Сергию Радонежскому. Изображенные фигуры: Пресвятая Богородица является святителю Сергию в сопровождении апостолов Петра и Иоанна. Техника: Работа типична для того периода, с богатой резьбой и позолотой. Исторический контекст: Такие иконы часто изготавливались в известных мастерских, таких как Троицкая Сергиева лавра.