The archangel Michael
  • TitleThe archangel Michael
  • Technique/ MaterialWood: Poplar, egg tempera
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b x dj) 52 x 23 x 2 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 52 x 24 x 3 cm
  • DatingDated second half of 17th century
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Unknown Russian
  • CategoryPaintings, Icons
  • Inventory No.NMI 58
  • AcquisitionGåva 1933 av Olof Aschberg
  • Description
    Artist/Maker
    Images and media

    Description in Icons, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, 2004, cat. no. 112:
    The archangel Michael
    Part of Deesis tier of an iconostasis, cat. nos 111-113 [NMI 57-59]
    Second half of 17th century, repainted in 19th century
    NMI 58

    Wood: Poplar (Populus sp.)

    CONSERVATION: Restored prior to entering
    NM: heavily repainted in antiquarian manner
    except for parts of garment and background;
    NM 1962: painting consolidated,
    revarnished. Damage to paint layers on
    saint´s face and neck.
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