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What is painted on Russian icons?
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Religious artwork is painted on Russian icons. Depending on the design, an icon might show a depiction of a Russian Orthodox saint or a scene from the Old or New Testaments of the Bible. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Russian icons.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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18th Century Silver Russian Icon
Located in Pomona, CA
18th-century silver Russian icon.
Category
Antique 18th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Silver
18th Century Traditional Russian Icon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Russian icon made in the 18th century, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus who is surrounded by various saints such as St.
Category
Antique 18th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Russian Icon of Three Saints
Located in Houston, TX
Russian Icon of Three Saints.
Saints from right to left are St.
Category
Antique 1840s Russian Other Paintings
Materials
Wood
Russian Icon from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Type: Decorative Russian Icon
Era: 19th Century
Material: Painted on Metal Plate and Framed
Dimensions: 45 x 40 cm (main icon), 18 x 14 cm (smaller icon)
Features and Details:
This d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Russian Icon 'Three Holy Hierarchs' Chosen Saints Wood Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Russian icon featuring a wood panel with polychrome and gilt lacquered depicting the 'Three Hierarchs' inscriptions.
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Other Paintings
Materials
Wood
Traditional 18th Century Russian Icon with Three Saints
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saints were often depicted in Russian icons as intercessors, asking for God's blessings and protection for the faithful.
Category
Antique 18th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Wood
