Antique Russian Icon "St George Victorious" Икона "Св Георгий Победоносец"

Description

Antique Russian icon "St George Victorious" (Святой Георгий Победоносец"), 19th century, wood, tempera, gold leaf, hand painted, beautiful original untouched condition (very rare condition).
Size: 10.75” x 8.5 x 1.25” (thick) inches
Great condition, for more details, please refer to the pictures. We can send more pictures and answer all questions.
Very nice and rare piece of religious art.
Will be shipped 100% insured with a tracking number.
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The image of Saint George and The Dragon is one of the most popular subjects in early Christian icons. The icon "St George Victorius" or “St. George the Dragonslayer” is one of the most famous Russian icons. Legend tells us that in a lake in Lybia lived a dragon that the local people worshipped as a deity. Many children were sacrificed to appease the dragon. When it came time for the daughter of the king Saint George appeared on a horse. George arrived at the moment when the dragon was about to swallow the king’s daughter, princess Sabra. With words: “In the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit,” St. George drew his lance and knocked the dragon to the ground. Saint George commanded the princess to lead the dragon on a leash through the streets of the town, just as one would lead a tame animal.