Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820 Decorative Arts the gallery Cortex Athletico in

the gallery Cortex Athletico in Bordeaux

This painting by one of Maine's most celebrated painters

An outstanding rare antique 17th century two drawer carved walnut refectory

the Art Institute of Chicago

the lamp rewired with authentic cord

Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820 Decorative Arts the gallery Cortex Athletico inA finely painted early 19th century Russian Orthodox icon, Saint Nicholas of Myra, circa 1820. This traditional Russian icon is finely painted with egg tempera paint and gesso on a limewood panel, it depicts St, Nicholas of Myra wearing bishop's vestments, also known as St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. A highly important saint in the Orthodox church, the reputation of St. Nicholas's secret gift giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus. The saint