Russian Priest and Monk – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

Religion · 19th century

Russian Priest and Monk – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845

€ 230

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1845
Mapmaker / artist: Markaert, Brussels, c.1845
Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
Sheet size: 25.2 × 16.7 cm (9.9 × 6.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14222-18

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age toning with scattered foxing; image intact.

About this sheet

Russian Priest and Monk – Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1845
This sober and atmospheric lithograph shows a Russian Orthodox priest and monk engaged in conversation. Their dark robes, crosses, and gestures reflect clerical life in 19th-century Russia and provide a contrast to the more colorful folk costumes elsewhere in the series.

Markaert’s drawing focuses on interaction and posture rather than ornament, while subtle hand coloring maintains visual restraint. The plate offers strong appeal to collectors of religious, Russian, or social history imagery.

Condition report:
General age toning with scattered foxing; image intact.

Framing tips:
Ideal in a black or dark brown frame to reinforce the tonal mood.