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Novgorod, 15th century (original). Great Martyr St. George,
venerated by the Orthodox Church, is the patron saint of Moscow (and
also of England and many other countries), and is also a military saint.
The most famous act attributed to St. George is that of slaying the
Dragon that lived in a lake near Silena, Libya. By defeating this
creature with one fierce strike of his lance, he simultaneously rescued
the princess Elizabeth. St. George then preached to and converted the
citizens and distributed his reward to the poor. Hand painted by E.
Kovshik (Russia) using Palekh techniques of tempera, lacquer and
free-hand gold border decoration. 4" x 6". |
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Icon also know as "The Conception of the Mother of God". St. Anna, the mother of the Theotokos, was the wife of St. Joachim. Joachim (whose name means "Yahweh prepares"), was the father of the Blessed Virgin Mary. End of 16th-beginning of 17th century (original). Hand painted by E. Kovshik (Russia) using Palekh techniques of tempera, lacquer and free-hand gold border decoration. 6" x 8.5". Click for closeup. |
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The word Pantocrator is formed from two Greek words, "Pan" for "All" and "Kratos", which means "Strength". Pantocrator means "Almighty" or "All-powerful." Traditionally half-length, a stern Christ gazes directly, with His right hand raised in blessing and holding The Holy Book. Hand painted by E. Kovshik (Russia) using Palekh techniques of tempera, lacquer and free-hand gold border decoration. 5" x 7". Click for closeup. |
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known as "Zna'menie ("Apparition" or "Sign") Mother of God". It is
related to the icon of the Virgin Orans. This icon also depicts a six-winged
Seraphim, the highest rank of angels. Pskov, 16th century
(original).
Hand painted by E. Kovshik (Russia) using Palekh
techniques of tempera, lacquer and free-hand gold border decoration. 5"
x 7". |
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