Icon - Wood - Saint Michael the Archangel
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Description from the seller
Top: saints depicted
Six saints with golden halos are distinguished, and their respective names are written in Cyrillic.
Although the writing is somewhat worn, very common figures in Russian icons can be recognized.
Santa Eufrosinia
San Modesto (bishop, protector of livestock)
Saint Nicholas the Miraculous (Saint Nicholas of Myra)
Archangel Saint Michael with the image of the Holy Face (Mandylion) that he holds.
San Blas (Vlasii) — also protector of animals
San Lázaro
It is a very typical combination for blessing and protection of homes, animals, and travel, as several of these saints are advocates against livestock diseases.
Lower part: equestrian scene
Below appears a rider on a white horse, pursuing or controlling other horses.
This scene can have two common interpretations in Russian icons.
Most probable possible identification
Saint Trifón the hunter
Pattern of domestic animals, often depicted riding a horse and accompanied by birds or wild animals that he tames or miraculously saves.
Less common alternative
Miracle of San Blas protecting animals
Because San Blas appears above, the scene may be related to his miracles concerning livestock.
What is the general meaning of the icon?
This type of icon was used in rural houses and stables for:
Home protection
Health of livestock and working animals
Have a good horse ride.
Intercession of highly venerated saints in Russia.
That is, it fulfills a devotional and practical function within rural life.
Tempera technique on wood with dark varnish (olifa)
Top: saints depicted
Six saints with golden halos are distinguished, and their respective names are written in Cyrillic.
Although the writing is somewhat worn, very common figures in Russian icons can be recognized.
Santa Eufrosinia
San Modesto (bishop, protector of livestock)
Saint Nicholas the Miraculous (Saint Nicholas of Myra)
Archangel Saint Michael with the image of the Holy Face (Mandylion) that he holds.
San Blas (Vlasii) — also protector of animals
San Lázaro
It is a very typical combination for blessing and protection of homes, animals, and travel, as several of these saints are advocates against livestock diseases.
Lower part: equestrian scene
Below appears a rider on a white horse, pursuing or controlling other horses.
This scene can have two common interpretations in Russian icons.
Most probable possible identification
Saint Trifón the hunter
Pattern of domestic animals, often depicted riding a horse and accompanied by birds or wild animals that he tames or miraculously saves.
Less common alternative
Miracle of San Blas protecting animals
Because San Blas appears above, the scene may be related to his miracles concerning livestock.
What is the general meaning of the icon?
This type of icon was used in rural houses and stables for:
Home protection
Health of livestock and working animals
Have a good horse ride.
Intercession of highly venerated saints in Russia.
That is, it fulfills a devotional and practical function within rural life.
Tempera technique on wood with dark varnish (olifa)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1 kg
Title additional information
Saint Michael the Archangel
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
32.1 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
2.4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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