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Old Testament Paintings

19th Century Orthodox Icon - The old testament trinity
19th Century Orthodox Icon - The old testament trinity

19th Century Orthodox Icon - The old testament trinity

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting The Old testament trinity. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artist...

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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Wood

'Prophet', Chouinard Art Institute, Biblical, Old Testament, Early Christian
'Prophet', Chouinard Art Institute, Biblical, Old Testament, Early Christian

'Prophet', Chouinard Art Institute, Biblical, Old Testament, Early Christian

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower left 'H. R. Williams' for Homer Ross Williams (American, 1901-1954), and painted circa 1925. Displayed in a substantial, incised and water-gilded frame of the period. F...

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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed
Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed

Old Testament Scene with Angel 1813 Large Grisaille Drawing on Paper Signed

Located in Stockholm, SE

The expression on her face reflects the complex mix of feelings stirred up by the scene before her, indicating that she is deeply moved by the events unfolding. Perhaps some Old Test...

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Early 19th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mahogany, Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder
Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder

Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art
Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting
Abstract Expressionist Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting

Abstract Expressionist Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art
Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art

Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

17th Century By Johann Carl Loth Saint Mark Oil on Canvas
17th Century By Johann Carl Loth Saint Mark Oil on Canvas

17th Century By Johann Carl Loth Saint Mark Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Johann Carl Loth (1632 – 1698) was a German Baroque painter who spent most of his life in Venice and who specialised in history paintings. His subjects were mainly from classical myt...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract
Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jay Milder, Oil and Volcanic Ash on Canvas, Noah's Ark, 1999-2003
Jay Milder, Oil and Volcanic Ash on Canvas, Noah's Ark, 1999-2003

Jay Milder, Oil and Volcanic Ash on Canvas, Noah's Ark, 1999-2003

Located in Dallas, TX

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century North American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Old Master 1700s, Oil On Wood, Old Testament Scene
Old Master 1700s, Oil On Wood, Old Testament Scene

Old Master 1700s, Oil On Wood, Old Testament Scene

Located in København, Copenhagen

OLD MASTER 1700s, Oil on wood, 'Old Testament scene in front of the temple ruin' the depiction of a king on horseback with his entourage in front of the temple ruins. Painted in the ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

18th  CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTINGS WITH SCENES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
18th  CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTINGS WITH SCENES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

18th CENTURY PAIR OF PAINTINGS WITH SCENES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

Located in Firenze, FI

Pair of polychrome oil paintings on canvas, depicting scenes from the Old Testament.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Clorinda Rescuing Olindo and Sophronia
Clorinda Rescuing Olindo and Sophronia

Clorinda Rescuing Olindo and Sophronia

By Jacobo Amigoni

Located in London, GB

The type of bearded elderly man with a hooked nose seen here in the background at the left, as well as in the figure wearing a fur hat to the right of the Saracen king, also appears ...

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18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

Untitled Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vibrant Abstract Rhino Horn Figurative Expressionist Painting

Vibrant Abstract Rhino Horn Figurative Expressionist Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vibrant Abstract Rhino Horn Figurative Expressionist Painting

Vibrant Abstract Rhino Horn Figurative Expressionist Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder
Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder

Untitled Composition Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Jay Milder

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting
Abstract Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting

Abstract Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art
Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art
Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art
Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art
Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

Abstract Expressionism Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Bold Colorful Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art
Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art
Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

Abstract Expressionist Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting American Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art
Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art

Abstract Israeli Landscape Jay Milder Rhino Horn Painting Jaffa, Israel Pop Art

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract
Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Abstract Composition with a Heart
Untitled, Abstract Composition with a Heart

Untitled, Abstract Composition with a Heart

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract
Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

Rhino Horn Artist "Space Dream, 1973" Figurative Expressionist Abstract

By Jay Milder

Located in Surfside, FL

These were fully expressionistic earth toned pictures, and he completed around 250 paintings in the series, based on biblical themes from the Old Testament.

Category

1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Plate
Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Plate

Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Plate

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H 0.13 in Dm 9.75 in

Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Plate

By Simeon Solomon

Located in Long Island City, NY

Among other subjects, he often depicted scenes from the Old Testament, as well as genre paintings of Jewish life and rituals, and illustrated Lesbia Brandon, a pornographic novel wri...

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Antique 19th Century British Pre-Raphaelite Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

Tobias and the Angel

Tobias and the Angel

By Francesco Curradi

Located in New York, NY

The tale of their adventures is told in the Book of Tobit, one of the books of the Old Testament Apocrypha. In the present painting Tobias stands at the right, wearing a richly embr...

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18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Testament Bonad Fragment
Old Testament Bonad Fragment

Old Testament Bonad Fragment

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H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in

Old Testament Bonad Fragment

By Sunnerboskolan

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A section of a Swedish bonad dated 1818 showing a scene from the Book of Genesis in which Joseph flees from Potiphar’s wife, leaving his cloak behind. The lower panel shows part of a...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Burlap

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Antique Russian Icon Resurrection and Great Feast Days, 18th-19th Century
Large Antique Russian Icon Resurrection and Great Feast Days, 18th-19th Century

Large Antique Russian Icon Resurrection and Great Feast Days, 18th-19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Large antique late 18th century- early 19th century Russian icon of the Resurrection with Great Feasts. Original condition with beautiful age-old patina. The central area depicting t...

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Antique Late 18th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings
Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings

Fine 1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Figures before Classical Buildings

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Arcadian View Italian School, circa 1800 Grand Tour subject oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound cond...

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Early 1800s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century
Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century

Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov Moscow School 19th century The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848
Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848

Located in New York, NY

Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century Russian Icon Synaxis of Hierarch Saints, Christ Pantokrator, 1850s
19th Century Russian Icon Synaxis of Hierarch Saints, Christ Pantokrator, 1850s

19th Century Russian Icon Synaxis of Hierarch Saints, Christ Pantokrator, 1850s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-Century Russian Icon of the Synaxis of Hierarch Saints with Christ Pantokrator, with Inscribed Dedication, circa 1850 A beautiful 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Early 18th Century Russian Icon of Veneration of St. Michael
Large Early 18th Century Russian Icon of Veneration of St. Michael

Large Early 18th Century Russian Icon of Veneration of St. Michael

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large religious icon made in Russia in the early 18th century depicting the Veneration of St. Michael. He is shown surrounded by Saints and Prophets. They are painted delicately in t...

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Antique Early 18th Century Russian Paintings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Orthodox Icon - Convention of Saints
19th Century Orthodox Icon - Convention of Saints

19th Century Orthodox Icon - Convention of Saints

$1,803

H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Orthodox Icon - Convention of Saints

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting The Convention of Saints. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistr...

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Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Orthodox Icon - The Deesis
19th Century Orthodox Icon - The Deesis

19th Century Orthodox Icon - The Deesis

$1,360

H 18.51 in W 16.93 in D 0.4 in

19th Century Orthodox Icon - The Deesis

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting The Deesis. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry from this er...

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Antique 1850s Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Orthodox Icon
19th Century Orthodox Icon

19th Century Orthodox Icon

$1,360

H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Orthodox Icon

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon:The Pantocrator. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry from this era. ...

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Antique 1860s Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Orthodox Icon - Saint John Christening Jesus
19th Century Orthodox Icon - Saint John Christening Jesus

19th Century Orthodox Icon - Saint John Christening Jesus

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon depicting Saint John Christening Jesus. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious art...

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Antique 1850s Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Orthodox Icon :Consolation if the al lAfflicted
19th Century Orthodox Icon :Consolation if the al lAfflicted

19th Century Orthodox Icon :Consolation if the al lAfflicted

Located in Madrid, ES

Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon:Consolation if the al lAfflicted . This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry...

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John
18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

$4,200

H 12 in W 10.75 in D 1.5 in

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18/19th Century Russian icon of St. John (Angel of the Desert); shown holding a kind of salver, and in it — if we see it up close — is depicted the naked child Christ, lying down, sy...

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Antique 18th Century Russian Paintings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Eastern Orthodox Tempera Icon
18th Century Eastern Orthodox Tempera Icon

18th Century Eastern Orthodox Tempera Icon

$16,500

H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in

18th Century Eastern Orthodox Tempera Icon

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique tempera Icon depicting St. John the Baptist holding his own head, a reference to his execution by beheading. This came as a result of John publicly expressing his disapproval...

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Antique 17th Century Greek Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Tin

18th/19th Century Russian Quadripartite Icon
18th/19th Century Russian Quadripartite Icon

18th/19th Century Russian Quadripartite Icon

$5,200

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 0.75 in

18th/19th Century Russian Quadripartite Icon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Quadripartite tempera on wood icon of the Crucifixion of Jesus in the center surrounded by holy scenes; depicting the Mother of God of Kazan on the upper left, St. Nicholas on her ri...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Paintings

Materials

Wood

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Old Testament Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of old testament paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the modern, Surrealist and contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the old testament paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Marc Chagall, Jean Cocteau, Margaret Putnam, Jay Milder and Claude Buck are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paint and oil paint.

How Much are Old Testament Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — old testament paintings in our inventory begin at $395 and can go as high as $775,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,741.

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