22 x 18 cm

Russian, 18th century

St. Nicholas is shown half length holding an open book of Gospels and delivering a blessing. In the upper half right and left are depicted Christ and Mary who are bringing him the gospelbook and the bishop’s omophorion – due  to the legend-  when he was in  prison because of his faith.

On the borders:Guardian Angeland St. Catherine.

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Tempera on wood,

55 x 45 cm

Russian, early 17th century

A both-sided  painted cult image which was – mounted on a bar- carried like a standard in processions.  Backside  St.Nicholas.

tempera on wood

31 x 25 cm

Russian, around 1800

35,5 x 31 cm

Russian, early 19th century

In the center is depicted the Easter topic Christ’s resurection and descent to hell surrounded  by sixteen solemnities of the Orthodox Church and twelve stations of His Passion

31 x 26,5 cm

Russian, late 18th century

St. Michael Archistrategos is depicted as the leader of the heavenly armies, crowned and riding upon a red winged horse. A rainbow extends over his head; a lance, a cross and a censer are in one hand; a book (the Gospels) and trumpet are in the other. Michael is shown defeating Satan, who has fallen at the base. At upper rleft Christ Immanuel.

34 x 27 cm

Russian, ca. 1800

32 x27 cm

Russian, 19th century

tempera on wood

31,5 x 25 cm

Russian, ca. 1800