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Description from the seller
Icon of Saint Basil the Great.
Saint Basil the Great is depicted according to the classic episcopal type of the Byzantine and Russian tradition.
Liturgical vestments: he wears a felónion (chasuble) and an epitrajilion, which are typical of a bishop.
Omoforio: a visible sign on the shoulders, a distinctive mark of the episcopate.
Gospel book in the left hand, indicating its doctrinal authority.
Gesture of blessing with the right hand.
Pastoral staff (crook) in the other hand, symbolizing their role as a shepherd.
Golden halo and worked radial aureole, typical of Russian icons of a certain solemnity.
Theological significance
San Basilio (†379), Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, is one of the Cappadocian Fathers and one of the greatest doctrinal authorities of Eastern Christianity.
Defender of Trinitarian orthodoxy against Arianism.
Author of the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, which is still celebrated today on special dates.
Model of bishop, monk, and theologian, which explains their frequent depiction with a book and hierarchical vestments.
Russian icon, temple with an egg on a board.
Dark background with aged golds and strong craquelure, typical of antique pieces.
A sober drawing, elongated figure, and restrained use of color.
Probable dating: 18th–19th centuries, possibly of provincial or monastic scope.
An authenticity certificate endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia is provided.
Icon of Saint Basil the Great.
Saint Basil the Great is depicted according to the classic episcopal type of the Byzantine and Russian tradition.
Liturgical vestments: he wears a felónion (chasuble) and an epitrajilion, which are typical of a bishop.
Omoforio: a visible sign on the shoulders, a distinctive mark of the episcopate.
Gospel book in the left hand, indicating its doctrinal authority.
Gesture of blessing with the right hand.
Pastoral staff (crook) in the other hand, symbolizing their role as a shepherd.
Golden halo and worked radial aureole, typical of Russian icons of a certain solemnity.
Theological significance
San Basilio (†379), Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, is one of the Cappadocian Fathers and one of the greatest doctrinal authorities of Eastern Christianity.
Defender of Trinitarian orthodoxy against Arianism.
Author of the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil, which is still celebrated today on special dates.
Model of bishop, monk, and theologian, which explains their frequent depiction with a book and hierarchical vestments.
Russian icon, temple with an egg on a board.
Dark background with aged golds and strong craquelure, typical of antique pieces.
A sober drawing, elongated figure, and restrained use of color.
Probable dating: 18th–19th centuries, possibly of provincial or monastic scope.
An authenticity certificate endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia is provided.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4.6 kg
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
58.8 cm
Width
42.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1910-1920
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