A Russian icon "Alexander Nevsky", 19th century, Egg tempera on wood. Depiction of Alexander, the Grand Duke of Vladimir, who defeated the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights in 1240 at the Neva River. In the background hangs the Mandylion. the image of Christ's face left on the cloth Veronica used to wipe his face on the way to the Calvary. USA-lot. historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, alexander, century, egg, icon, nevsky, russian, tempera, wood
