Icon - Saint Anna - Wood

Rare and fascinating original Russian icon from 1891, hand-painted and depicting Saint Anna, mother of the Virgin Mary, with a finely engraved golden background.

On the back there is a handwritten inscription in Russian, bearing the name of Saint Anna and the date ‘1891’. The text indicates that the icon was painted in a religious context, presumably monastic, and subsequently consecrated according to the tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Main features:

Technique: tempera on wooden panel
Origin: Russia
Epoch: 1891 (as per the inscription on the back)
Subject: Saint Anna
Background: gold with engraved decoration
Frame: present (not contemporary)

Dimensions:
Icon: 22 x 17.5 cm
With frame: 27 x 22 cm

Conditions:
Good. There are signs of age, light surface wear, and small imperfections, attesting to its authenticity.

Note:
A piece of great devotional charm and collectibility, ideal for enthusiasts of sacred art, Orthodox icons, and Russian antiques.