• Four Saint on a bust form
  • Item ID : 44
  • Collection Name : Holy Metropolis of Zakinthos and Strofadon
  • Year : Late 18th century
  • Τechnique : egg tempera
  • Materials : wood
  • Dimension : 50 x 34 x 2
  • Description : The panel of the icon is divided equally into 4 non descriptive parts. Four saints the Orthodoxy are depicted in bust length and front face.
    On the upper right side of the icon Saint Antonios is presented. He is holding an open scroll with his right hand while blessing with his left. A dark brown mantle covers His body while a blue grey cowl covers His head and shoulder.
    On the left side of the icon Saint Thomas is presented following the same austere stylistic order. He is holds a rolled scroll with both his hands. He is depicted with a piercing gaze and ascetic followed characteristics.
    On the lower right hand side t of the icon, Saint Savvas is depicted. He is wearing a lighter color mantle holding an open scroll with his left hand while blessing with his right.
    Next to Him, Saint Theodosios is depicted. He is holding an unrolled discernible scroll with both his hands.
    All the Saints are depicted in a golden background.