St Petersburg wall canvas painting

This beautiful painting of St. Petersburg features one of the most breathtaking views of the northern city. The vibrant blue and yellow tones are contrasted beautifully to create an impressive panorama. The miniature is meticulously detailed and highlighted with glittering gold leaf. The  mixed iconographic and realistic style of painting contributes to the composition's integrity as a work of art depicting one of the most beautiful cities in Russia.

• Created following the artistic traditions of old miniature art
• Hand-painted with freshly made tempera
• Artfully detailed with gold lines
• Signed by artist
• Covered with a few clear glossy lacquer layers
• Ready to hang

Dimensions: 

Image: 16 x 8 inches (40 x 20 cm)

Frame: 16.7 x 8.8 inches (42.4 x 22.3 cm)

Goes with the frame.

The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Kholui, artist’s name

Tempera paintings are very long lasting, and examples from the 1st centuries AD still exist. For example, every surviving panel painting by Michelangelo is egg tempera.

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