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

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18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of saint holding Gospel book, tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Frontal view of hand-painted Russian icon featuring bearded saint in ornate vestments blessing gesture
Overhead detail of weathered Russian icon highlighting cracked paint texture and faded earth tones
Full shot of 18th-century Russian tempera icon with gold leaf and orange arch motifs on display
Antique Russian religious icon displayed upright on acrylic stand showing gold background and floral details
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.
Rear view of unpainted wooden support board for antique icon showing vertical grain and scuffs
Side view of antique wooden icon panel revealing raw wood grain texture and edge wear
Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.
  • 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of saint holding Gospel book, tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
  • Frontal view of hand-painted Russian icon featuring bearded saint in ornate vestments blessing gesture
  • Overhead detail of weathered Russian icon highlighting cracked paint texture and faded earth tones
  • Full shot of 18th-century Russian tempera icon with gold leaf and orange arch motifs on display
  • Antique Russian religious icon displayed upright on acrylic stand showing gold background and floral details
  • 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.
  • Rear view of unpainted wooden support board for antique icon showing vertical grain and scuffs
  • Side view of antique wooden icon panel revealing raw wood grain texture and edge wear
  • Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.
18th-century Russian Orthodox icon of saint holding Gospel book, tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Frontal view of hand-painted Russian icon featuring bearded saint in ornate vestments blessing gesture
Overhead detail of weathered Russian icon highlighting cracked paint texture and faded earth tones
Full shot of 18th-century Russian tempera icon with gold leaf and orange arch motifs on display
Antique Russian religious icon displayed upright on acrylic stand showing gold background and floral details
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.
Rear view of unpainted wooden support board for antique icon showing vertical grain and scuffs
Side view of antique wooden icon panel revealing raw wood grain texture and edge wear
Video showing an 18th-century Russian Orthodox church interior with gilded iconostasis and religious icons, introducing the 18th-century Russian saint icon.
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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 (Approximate)

225–325 years old

Learn More

Learn about Russian Orthodox icon painting at The Icon Museum & Study Center

View additional examples of Russian sacred art at The Museum of Russian Art

Explore related pieces in our collection: Russian Jewish Bridal Belt (17th–18th Century), 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 (Approximate)

225–325 years old

Learn More

Learn about Russian Orthodox icon painting at The Icon Museum & Study Center

View additional examples of Russian sacred art at The Museum of Russian Art

Explore related pieces in our collection: Russian Jewish Bridal Belt (17th–18th Century), Russian Orthodox Silver Cross (18th Century), and Russian Orthodox Devotional Cross (Circa 1870)

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