A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT ANTIP AND PAISII THE GREAT, 19TH CENTURY
both saints are shown full length on a dark background, the border with a floral scrolling motif, the top center with a face of Christ the Savior. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with slight kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 31.2 x 26.9 cm (12 1/ x 10 1/2 in.)