Russian Icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra

A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th century,…
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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, 55 cm x 31 cm

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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.

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