Russian Religious Panel | Saint Holding Gospel Book | Hand-Painted Art | 18th Century

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Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
18th-century Russian religious icon panel showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with aged patina and craquelure, displayed on a stand.
Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with gilt background and aged patina.
Angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Front view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Back view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Back angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Back and angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.
  • Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
  • 18th-century Russian religious icon panel showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with aged patina and craquelure, displayed on a stand.
  • Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
  • 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with gilt background and aged patina.
  • Angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
  • Front view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
  • Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
  • Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
  • Back view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
  • Back angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
  • Back and angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
  • Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.
Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
18th-century Russian religious icon panel showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with aged patina and craquelure, displayed on a stand.
Antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon, hand-painted in tempera with gold leaf, depicting a saint in blessing pose with Gospel book, Cyrillic inscription, and floral motifs. Provincial workshop devotional panel with historic patina.
18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on wood with gilt background and aged patina.
Angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Front view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Side view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of a saint holding a Gospel book, hand-painted on an aged wooden panel.
Back view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Back angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Back and angled view of an 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon showing the aged wooden panel with natural wear and historical wormholes.
Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.

Russian Religious Panel | Saint Holding Gospel Book | Hand-Painted Art | 18th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (provincial workshop)
Material: Tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Period: 18th Century (circa 1700s)

Description
This antique hand-painted Russian Orthodox icon depicts a saint in a traditional blessing pose, holding a Gospel book—a symbol of teaching and divine guidance. The figure is rendered in tempera with vibrant earth tones and highlighted with gold leaf, creating a luminous devotional image. The corners are decorated with subtle floral embellishments, while a Cyrillic inscription above the saint’s halo identifies the subject in accordance with Orthodox tradition. Likely created in a provincial workshop, this icon would have served for private devotion or as part of a small chapel setting.

Features

- Hand-painted tempera with original polychrome and gilt highlights

- Traditional blessing pose with Gospel book

- Cyrillic inscription above halo identifying the saint

- Gold-leaf embellishments with floral corner motifs

- Unpainted wooden back with age-related wormholes and hand-tooling marks

Cultural Significance
Icons of this type served as spiritual conduits in Orthodox Christianity, linking the earthly viewer to the divine presence of the saint represented. The 18th century saw widespread production of provincial icons in Russia, often created for private devotional use. The use of gold leaf symbolized divine light, while inscriptions anchored the work within Orthodox liturgical tradition. Such icons remain both sacred and historically significant, embodying centuries of religious practice and artistry.

Condition
Good antique condition. Stable craquelure across painted surface, minor paint losses, and wormholes consistent with age. Structurally sound, with no major restorations detected.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 9.25 in

Age
Approximately 250+ years old (18th century)

Learn More

To Discover More About Icon Paintings and Artifacts, Check Out The Museum of Icons and Study Centre

The Museum of Russian Art is also an excellent resource for viewing additional examples of Russian iconography.

Explore Our Other Rare Russian Antiquities: Russian Jewish Bridal Belt 17th–18th Century and Russian Orthodox Silver Cross 18th Century and Russian Orthodox Devotional Cross Circa 1870

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Russia (provincial workshop)
Material: Tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Period: 18th Century (circa 1700s)

Description
This antique hand-painted Russian Orthodox icon depicts a saint in a traditional blessing pose, holding a Gospel book—a symbol of teaching and divine guidance. The figure is rendered in tempera with vibrant earth tones and highlighted with gold leaf, creating a luminous devotional image. The corners are decorated with subtle floral embellishments, while a Cyrillic inscription above the saint’s halo identifies the subject in accordance with Orthodox tradition. Likely created in a provincial workshop, this icon would have served for private devotion or as part of a small chapel setting.

Features

- Hand-painted tempera with original polychrome and gilt highlights

- Traditional blessing pose with Gospel book

- Cyrillic inscription above halo identifying the saint

- Gold-leaf embellishments with floral corner motifs

- Unpainted wooden back with age-related wormholes and hand-tooling marks

Cultural Significance
Icons of this type served as spiritual conduits in Orthodox Christianity, linking the earthly viewer to the divine presence of the saint represented. The 18th century saw widespread production of provincial icons in Russia, often created for private devotional use. The use of gold leaf symbolized divine light, while inscriptions anchored the work within Orthodox liturgical tradition. Such icons remain both sacred and historically significant, embodying centuries of religious practice and artistry.

Condition
Good antique condition. Stable craquelure across painted surface, minor paint losses, and wormholes consistent with age. Structurally sound, with no major restorations detected.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 9.25 in

Age
Approximately 250+ years old (18th century)

Learn More

To Discover More About Icon Paintings and Artifacts, Check Out The Museum of Icons and Study Centre

The Museum of Russian Art is also an excellent resource for viewing additional examples of Russian iconography.

Explore Our Other Rare Russian Antiquities: Russian Jewish Bridal Belt 17th–18th Century and Russian Orthodox Silver Cross 18th Century and Russian Orthodox Devotional Cross Circa 1870

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