Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra
A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, the guardian angel and a deity to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 21.65 in. x 12.20 in.
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- Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- religious objects, Christian
- religious objects, Orthodox - icons / ikons, mother of god; our lady; madonna 133
- religious objects, Russian Orthodox - icons / ikons, Russian 337
