Lot number 2154 - Auction 142
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN GEORG DEM DRACHENTÖTER AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING ST. GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Greek, Mount Athos, 18th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed in bright colours against a golden background. Behind George sits the liberated Paphlagonian boy, dressed in a Phrygian cap and holding an oriental jug. Fine shading of the flesh tones. Vertical crack restored, minor losses. 101.3 x 67.8 cm.