18th Century Icon "Holy Martyrs of Guriy, Samon and Aviv."

Period: 18th century. - board, 20th century. - conservationSize: length - 35,7 cm, width - 31,0 cm, height - 2,0 cm.On the painting there are three figures: in the middle the Holy Martyr Guriy, to the left of him the Holy Martyr Samon, to the right Aviv. Above them is the image of Jesus Christ. The miracles revealed by the holy martyrs glorified them as patrons of the family and marriage. The image prevents hostility and misunderstandings between spouses, protects against violence in the family, preserves the warmth of affection.Initially the icon was painted in tempura on gesso laid on a tree. Over time, the paint began to crumble and restoration work was necessary. During the restoration, the necessary religious accessories (inscriptions, symbols, signs) became visible only with the help of ultraviolet light. The restoration was carried out with oil paint, and the entire canvas of the icon was varnished. The wooden base of the icon is well preserved. End peg. On the reverse side traces, streaks of white paint. It is present on all side walls.