Russian Icon of St. Nicholas with Christ and Virgin Mary
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A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th/20th 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, four small deities to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 55 cm x 29 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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- religious objects, Christian
- religious objects, Orthodox
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