A beautiful 19th-century landscape painting depicting a Summer’s day in the countryside by Dutch artist
we see a cluster of figures gathered around a blacksmith’s forge in the village of Chiddingstone
With his elbows resting atop a chunky bovine
Clad in ceremonial armour and wrapped in the scarlet of command
he turns with a tender expression that exudes quiet confidence
19th-Century Russian Icon, St. Nicholas Of Myra 17th A beautiful 19th-century landscape paintingThis late 19th century Russian icon depicts Saint Nicholas of Myra, the wonderworker, flanked by images of Jesus Christ and Mary. Hes shown in half length, dressed in vestments and holding the gospels in his left hand. Saint Nicholas was a 4th century Greek bishop who was credited with numerous miracles and the giving of gifts. As such, over the centuries, his story was adapted to become the basis of Sinterklaas, or Santa Claus. According to legend,