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VALAAM MONASTERY,Republic of Karelia,Historical Art of Russia,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
VALAAM MONASTERY,Republic of Karelia ,Historical Art of Russia,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print


The legend tells us that the Valaam Monastery was established
by two Greek missionaries, St. Sergiy and St. Herman, in the first half of
the 10th century. The Valaam is situated on lake Ladoga on a group of appr.
50 islands. Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe with a volume that could
contain the waters of all the 60000 Finnish lakes. The monastery was destroyed
many times by fire or by raids of the Swedes. It grew to become one of the
leading Russian monasteries in the 19th and 20th centuries and had over a
thousand monks.
| PUBLISHED DATE |
1884 PARIS |
| ARTIST |
ALEXANDRE DE BAR |
| ENGRAVED BY |
LINTON |
| PUBLISHER |
THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
6 3/4 X 4 inches |
| CONDITION |
FOLIO INTEXT ENGRAVING with text on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier
paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful
depth and detail. |
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