Russian Oil on Wooden Board Icon Saint Cyril and Methodius

19th century Russian icon painted in oil on a heavy wooden panel, depicting Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. The figures are rendered with naturalistic facial features and ecclesiastical vestments. Saint Methodius is identified by the Cyrillic inscription SV MEFODIY and is depicted holding a closed book, while Saint Cyril is identified by the inscription SV KIRILL and holds an open volume displaying Cyrillic text. The reverse of the panel features two inset wooden battens and a handwritten paper tag providing biographical information on the Byzantine brothers. Dimensions: 12"W x 16"H Weight: 2.16 lb. Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Utropspris:SEK 200.73

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