Icon - Saint George - Wood, Chalk ground, egg tempera, gold leaf, Rubber
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Description from the seller
Greek Icon of St. George
1. Object
Wooden icon with depiction of Saint George as dragon-slayer. Modern Greek icon from the second half of the 20th century, presumably from a Cretan workshop with certificate.
2. Dating
The attached certificate indicates production in 1969. Style, painting technique, and execution align with high-quality workshop works of that period.
3. Material and technique
Wooden panel with chalk ground (Levkas), egg tempera and gold leaf. The painting technique follows the Byzantine icon tradition.
4. Iconography
Saint George appears as a triumphant rider-saint. The defeated dragon symbolizes the triumph of faith over evil.
5. Art-historical classification
The composition follows the typology of the Cretan school, whose works have held great significance since the 16th century and were consciously continued in the 20th century.
6. Condition
Overall well preserved, artificial aging cracks due to manufacturing technique.
7. Summary.
The icon is a quality collector's object with decorative and devotional significance. The original certificate enhances documentation and attractiveness.
Greek Icon of St. George
1. Object
Wooden icon with depiction of Saint George as dragon-slayer. Modern Greek icon from the second half of the 20th century, presumably from a Cretan workshop with certificate.
2. Dating
The attached certificate indicates production in 1969. Style, painting technique, and execution align with high-quality workshop works of that period.
3. Material and technique
Wooden panel with chalk ground (Levkas), egg tempera and gold leaf. The painting technique follows the Byzantine icon tradition.
4. Iconography
Saint George appears as a triumphant rider-saint. The defeated dragon symbolizes the triumph of faith over evil.
5. Art-historical classification
The composition follows the typology of the Cretan school, whose works have held great significance since the 16th century and were consciously continued in the 20th century.
6. Condition
Overall well preserved, artificial aging cracks due to manufacturing technique.
7. Summary.
The icon is a quality collector's object with decorative and devotional significance. The original certificate enhances documentation and attractiveness.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Iconography
Saint George
Specific region of origin
Kreta
Number of objects
1
Material
Chalk ground, egg tempera, gold leaf, Rubber, Wood
Country of origin
Greece
Designer/artist/maker
M.Kalogerakis
Height
36.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1960-1970
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