Vintage Greek Orthodox Icon Reproduction of Saints Cosmas and Damian on Wood Panel

Greek orthodox icon Byzantine wooden panel vintage religious wall decor. A first half of the 20th century vintage reproduction of a 16th-century Greek icon depicting Saints Cosmas and Damian, early Christian martyrs and the patron saints of physicians and surgeons. The artwork is expertly executed in the traditional Byzantine style on a solid, heavy wooden panel with authentic structural crossbars on the reverse.
The piece displays a richly aged patina and intensive, prominent all-over surface crazing (craquelure) and minor paint loss, which beautifully show the character of an authentic antique artifact. The reverse side features an old German gallery or collection label reading: "Die hl. Kosmas und Damian, griechisch, Anfang 16. Jahrhundert, Reproduktion in Originalgröße, Privatbesitz", confirming it is a full-scale reproduction from a private collection, ready for immediate wall display.
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Product details:

• Dimensions: Width 11″ × Height 15 3/4″ × Depth 1"
• Technique: Full-scale reproduction print on aged wooden panel (Byzantine style)
• Origin: Greece (after a 16th-century original masterpiece)
• Date: First half of the 20th century
• Signature: German descriptive paper label on the reverse
• Condition: Aged vintage condition with significant natural surface craquelure, authentic paint chips, and edge wear consistent with a first half of the 20th century piece.

Saints Cosmas and Damian, known in the Eastern Orthodox tradition as the Unmercenary Physicians, are highly revered historical figures. This high-quality mid-century reproduction captures the spiritual essence of the 16th-century original with remarkable fidelity. The heavy wood paneling and the visible surface distressing give this object an imposing antique weight, making it a perfect standout accent for Traditional, Gothic, and Eclectic & Bohemian home altars, libraries, or gallery collections.