18th century Greek Orthodox travel icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon
The Saint George legend is a classic story of the conflict between Light and Darkness. Here, the Saint is depicted on his white horse striking the dragon with his spear, a castle in the background. Saint George is one of the most beloved figures in the history of religious art. He has been depicted by Donatello, Bellini, Raphael, Durer, Rubens, Burne-Jones, Dali, de Chirico and Tsereteli, to name just a few. He is the Patron Saint of England, Greece, Istanbul, Georgia, Moscow, Catalonia, Germany, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal and Genoa.
Height: 4.13 inches
Width: 3.13 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Massachusetts
18th century travel icons of Saint George in original condition are rare and highly desirable. Most travel icons were of metal alloy such as bronze or brass and were mass produced. Hand painted, one of a kind examples on wood panel are scarce.
The Saint George legend is a classic story of the conflict between Light and Darkness. Here, the Saint is depicted on his white horse striking the dragon with his spear, a castle in the background. Saint George is one of the most beloved figures in the history of religious art. He has been depicted by Donatello, Bellini, Raphael, Durer, Rubens, Burne-Jones, Dali, de Chirico and Tsereteli, to name just a few. He is the Patron Saint of England, Greece, Istanbul, Georgia, Moscow, Catalonia, Germany, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal and Genoa.
Height: 4.13 inches
Width: 3.13 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Massachusetts
18th century travel icons of Saint George in original condition are rare and highly desirable. Most travel icons were of metal alloy such as bronze or brass and were mass produced. Hand painted, one of a kind examples on wood panel are scarce.
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Dimensions:Height: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Width: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:WoodHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Greece
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Period:18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:18th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: LU5828240845202
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