SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEM ERZENGEL MICHAEL

A FINELY PAINTED ICON SHOWING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL Russian, early 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Standing, dressed in a cuirass and a long red cape. His prolonged wings outstretched, having pulled his sword out of its case, the Archangel raising it in an alerted manner. The background and border stripped to gesso, minor areas of retouching. 32 x 27.7 cm _x0013_VERY FINE ICON WITH THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL Russia, early 17th century Single panel with two reverse sponki. Double kovcheg, egg tempera on chalk ground, partial silvering. 32 x 27.7 cm. In the vertical axis a full-length, frontal depiction of the Archangel Michael. He holds his sword in his right hand while clutching the scabbard with his left. He wears a red cloak over his richly decorated breastplate. Very fine and detailed painting. Color of the background and border removed, minor retouches.