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Vladimir Borovikovskij, San Luca Evangelista
62,00 € iva inclusa
Fresco pictography on lime (fresco). Original work: Vladimir Borovikovskij, Saint Luke the Evangelist
Description
It is part of a series of four works depicting the Holy Evangelists.
Borovikovsky painted these works between 1804 and 1809 for the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
Key Aspects:
- Traditional Representation: Saint Luke is depicted as an elderly man, with a beard, intent on writing the Gospel.
- Symbol: Often associated with the ox or winged calf.
- Style: Borovikovsky blends neoclassical elements with romantic sensibility.
- Context: The Kazan Cathedral was an important religious building.
Information
Fresh-style Pictography on Lime – Category “Essential”
Work made with the technique of freshly painted on lime, finished by hand with natural oxide-based soils.
Key Features:
- Exceptional Durability: The execution on the still fresh base guarantees exceptional durability and an authentic material yield.
- Handcrafted Detail: Every detail is carefully crafted, for a result that combines craftsmanship and pictorial intensity.

Vladimir Borovikovskij, San Luca Evangelista