St. Michael the Archangel and Cort

Origin: Possibly painted in workshop of Peshehonov ? Saint Petersburg? Russia
Age: XIXth century
Composition: Tempera on wood
Measures Cms:78,0 X 60,0 X 5,0
His name means “Who is like God”. The representation of the Angels in the Celestial Court conforms to a series of hierarchies that preside over Nations. Michael is one of the great princes, head of the Kingdom of Israel. They fight the dragon that is thrown to the Earth with all its rebel angels, and then the Lake of fire. This icon shows another top which is the icon of the mother of God of Jerusalem. The icon inside there are remains Saints.