Apostle James, 19th century
Russian Icon
12 1/8 x 10 3/8 in
30.8 x 26.3 cm
30.8 x 26.3 cm
2962
Inscription in Slavonic: Holy James, the Brother of the Lord
Feast Day: 30th April
In the upper left corner Christ blesses from above the clouds. The apostle, dressed as a bishop, received the blessing. Thus, finely painted work revives the manner of he 16th century. There is no western influence, and the painter has successfully emulated the refinement of sixteenth century icon painting.