Bidspirit auction | Eastern European School, Saint Sergius

Eastern European School, Saint Sergius as Father of the Monastery - This icon depicts Saint Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most revered figures in the Russian Orthodox Church, in his role as the founder and spiritual father of his monastery. He is shown in a monastic habit, standing before a large monastery complex. He extends his hand in a gesture of guidance or blessing over three figures beneath a red cloth, which may represent his disciples or a symbolic portrayal of his spiritual flock. The composition and stylized rendering of the figures and architecture are characteristic of Orthodox iconography. Tempera on wood panel, 17 x 12 cm Dimensions 17 x 12 cm