Artwork

Pyhä Aleksanteri Syväriläinen ja kolme enkeliä, venäläinen ikoni

Pyhä Aleksanteri Syväriläinen ja kolme enkeliä, venäläinen ikoni is an unspecified painting by the Russian Icon artist tekijä ei tiedossa. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This icon depicts Saint Alexander of Svir accompanied by three angels, rendered in a traditional style characteristic of Russian icon painting.

Subject & Meaning

The icon represents Saint Alexander of Svir, a Russian saint, in the company of three angels, likely symbolizing the Holy Trinity. The figures are distinguished by their attire, with the saint in dark robes and the angels in bright, colorful garments.

Technique & Style

The icon is executed in tempera on wood, featuring a gold background and formal, stylized poses. The use of egg yolk mixed with pigment is typical of traditional icon painting techniques. The color palette and flat, two-dimensional style are consistent with the conventions of Russian iconography.

Context

This icon is part of a broader tradition of Russian icon painting, with similar examples found in the Museum of Ethnography's collection, sharing comparable stylistic and technical characteristics.