19th-Century Russian Religious Scene on Embossed Metal Panel For Sale

A moving 19th-century Russian religious painting executed on an embossed metal panel, depicting a bishop or saint blessing a figure lying on a sickbed. The ornate riza-style border is engraved with floral motifs, showing aged patina and oxidation. The central vignette retains warm tones, deep reds, soft blues, and earthy ochres, capturing the emotional depth typical of provincial Russian devotional art. Paint losses, surface wear, and natural aging enhance its authenticity and narrative character. These metal-panel devotional works were often displayed in homes for healing prayers and spiritual protection. A desirable piece for collectors of Russian icons, ecclesiastical metalwork, and antique religious art.