20. Icon on glass, "Saint George slaying the dragon", probably painted by Ilie Poienaru, Laz, late 19th century, rare collector's item
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20. Icon on glass, "Saint George slaying the dragon", probably painted by Ilie Poienaru, Laz, late 19th century, rare collector's item
Starting price:
EUR 300
Sold
EUR 600
Tempera and gold leaf on glaze, stained frame, with squeak., 50 x 42 cm
Research information
A similar icon is in the collection of the National Museum of the Union in Alba Iulia, Museikon section.
In military attire, riding a white horse, the saint thrusts his spear into the mouth of the dragon crashed under the horse's hooves. In the background, the emperor's daughter fearfully witnesses the scene. Archangels Michael and Gabriel come flying with the crowns of martyrdom. The remote prototype of the composition is an Athonite engraving. (AD)
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