religious icons
From Romania
Icons are paintings of saints on a support of wood or glass. Used in the Christian Orthodox religions, they are regarded as objects of veneration, before which the religious will direct their prayers.
john the baptist
Ion Dreptu
Painting on glass
15” high x 13” wide
The gold painting around the saint adds value to the work.
John the Baptist. This icon on glass was painted by Ion Inocentiu Dreptu, a dissident artist under Romania’s communist regime. During that period, he was also an “underground” painter of icons on glass for Romanians who wanted such items, forbidden by the communist government. The artist had several exhibits in Western Europe and the USA. His works were sold widely to members of the foreign diplomatic corps in Bucharest.
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Saint John
Painting on wood
15"h x 7"w
St. John. The Cyrillic writing on this icon on wood reveals that it dates to the late 18th/early 19th century. Its condition proves that it has not been retouched, which adds to its value
Saint Cyril
Painting on wood
15"h x 11"w
St. Cyril. Dating to the 18th century, this icon on wood (oak) of St. Cyril maintains its historical value. Beautiful details—a collector’s item.