Portrait of St. George Icon 15th Century Byzantine Style Oil Painting on Wood
Oil Painting of St. George on wood. From School of Constantinople. Signed by Artist, Agnes Olatson 2009.
Measures approximately 16” x 20”.
Ready to hang.
In good condition. I took close up photos of a few blemishes in paint. Not too noticeable and not distracting to my eye. It displays beautifully.
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History:
Saint George of Lydda was a Roman soldier of Greek origin and a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian, who was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most veneratedsaints and megalo-martyrs in Christianity, and was especially venerated by the Crusaders.
In hagiography, as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and one of the most prominent military saints, he is immortalised in the legend of Saint George and the Dragon. His memorial, Saint George's Day, is traditionally celebrated on 23 April.
England, Georgia and several other nation states, cities, universities, professions and organizations all claim Saint George as their patron.