Icon - Archangel Michael, Dated with 1882 and signed. - Wood

Ancient Greek icon 'St. Archangel Michael' kills the Devil from the 19th century.

The icon is signed and dated by the iconographer to 1882 (see photos).

Hand-painted with egg tempera or oil on a wooden panel and on a chalk ground. A typical method of icon production in 18th- and 19th-century Greece (in imitation of the Russian Orthodox Church).

The motif is relatively rare and very popular in the Orthodox Church.

The painting is quite masterfully executed and rendered in great detail (see photos).

Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shading. The painting contains very authentic crackles (see photos).

The face of the saint is particularly expressive and striking (see photos). The saint is labeled. The labels are easy to read.

Sturdy and solid wooden panel.

The icon is in good condition with typical age-related signs of wear (see photos).

All details are clearly visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.

Dimensions: 36 × 24 × 2 cm