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Kazan was once home to a distinct school of iconography, which brought up many talented icon painters. The featured work is a fantastic example of the style typical for the iconographers belonging to the Kazan school. Distinctive dark tones imbue Saint Nicholas icon with solemn seriousness and profound privacy. Unfortunately, the master’s name was long lost to time. The piece is now held in the collection of the Petko Zadgorski Art Gallery of Burgas in Bulgaria.

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Elijah was one of the greatest miracle workers and prophets in the Bible. His name literally means “my God is the Lord.” Throughout history, Elijah played an integral role in opposing the prophets of the false god Baal on Mount Carmel, today’s Israel. Nowadays, his figure is seen as a protest against an effort to find religion and belief in a self-induced frenzy. In the featured 16th-century icon, you see Elijah mounting the chariots of Israel. It was painted in the 1570s. https://russianicon.com/the-fiery-ascent-of-the-prophet-elijah-icon/

The icon you see in the featured picture was painted in 1906 by the famous icon painter Vasily Guryanov, who restored the original “Trinity” icon by Andrei Rublev. It pays tribute to the Intercession of the Theotokos, a notable Christian feast of the Mother of God, which is celebrated on October 1. In 1907, the image was consecrated in the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow. As of today, the work is considered lost, with the last mention being made in St. Petersburg in 1912.

Saint Sergius of Radonezh was a famous spiritual leader, monk, and Eastern Orthodox saint remembered for his numerous miracles, such as the resurrection of a dead child and the calling of the waters from the stone. In the featured picture, you can see a 19th-century icon with a silver oklad cover, featuring 16 hagiographical scenes from the life of the saint. This particular antique piece is a unique part of our Russian icon collection that we are so excited to show to you. Learn more about it on our blog.

If you have ever seen the icon of Elijah on the fiery chariot, you might wonder why the great prophet of Israel was taken to Heaven in such a spectacular manner. While there is no direct reference to the chariot and horses in the Bible, it can be assumed that such a depiction of the scene serves a certain symbolism. Fire is glory, the chariot is protection, and horses emphasize power and speed. God took His servant to Heaven triumphantly to signify Elijah’s achievements on Earth.

The hand-painted icons depicting the Resurrection of Jesus constitute a principal part of our collection. In the picture, you can see one such antique treasure made in the second half – the end of the 19th century. The centerpiece of the panel is dedicated to the scene of the Resurrection of Christ, which consists of two parts: the “Rising from the Tomb” and “Harrowing of Hades.” It is surrounded by the images of the Four Evangelists: John the Theologian, Mark, Matthew, and Luke. You can also see 12 border scenes of the main Church Feasts of the liturgical year, which make the entire composition even more complex.