Nicholas of Zaraisk with Scenes from His Life, St.
Iconography: Nicholas of Zaraysk, St., Hagiographic cycle Nicholas
Date: XVI century. Second half of the 16th c. (1561?)
Iconographic school/art center: Novgorod school
Origin: From Borovichi (the Novgorod region).
Material: Wood, tempera
Dimensions: height 143,5 cm, width 97 cm
Saint Nicholas is depicted wearing bishop’s toggery, his right hand is blessing and his left hand holds a Gospel book. This icon belongs to an iconographic type known as “Zaraisky”, named after the miraculous icon. The icon is surrounded by 24 panels depicting scenes from the saint’s life.
Inv. № 2823. © Novgorod State United Museum
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