Saint Sophia, the Holy Wisdom of God
Saint Sophia, the Holy Wisdom of God

RUSSIA, NOVGOROD SCHOOL, 16TH CENTURY

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Saint Sophia, the Holy Wisdom of God
Russia, Novgorod School, 16th century
Traditionally painted in strong colours, the winged Saint seated upon a throne with Christ the Saviour in a roundel above and flanked by the Mother of God and Saint John the Baptist, two angels hold a veil above
14½ x 11in. (36.6 x 28cm.)
Literature
Miroslav Lazovi, 'Icone "Sainte Sophie, la Sagesse Divine" de la Collection Provatoroff' in Zograf, (1974?), pp.68-70 illustrated.

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