Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF ALEXANDER NEVSKY - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Alexander Nevsky. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with gilding. Alexander Nevsky, 1221 to 1263, was Grand Prince of Kyiv and Vladimir. Commonly regarded as a key figure in medieval Russian history, Alexander rose to legendary status on account of his military victories in northwestern Russia over Swedish invaders in the 1240 Battle of the Neva, as well as German crusaders in the 1242 Battle on the Ice. He preserved Eastern Orthodoxy, agreeing to pay tribute to the powerful Golden Horde. He was canonized as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church in 1547. Christian Religious Collectibles, Icon Painting. Dimensions 13 x 11 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips. Hairlines. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.