Early 20th Century Russian Gilt Icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov.
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A richly decorated early 20th century Russian Orthodox icon depicting St. Seraphim of Sarov, executed on a wooden panel with an extensive gilt ground and finely detailed polychrome decoration.
St. Seraphim is shown standing full-length in monastic vestments, his hands crossed reverently at his chest and a finely outlined halo surrounding his head. Behind the saint appears an elaborate Russian monastery landscape, with domed churches, towers, architectural structures, trees, and surrounding grounds rendered in remarkable miniature detail.
In the upper left corner, the Mother of God appears within a celestial cloud formation, introducing an additional devotional element to the composition and referring to the Marian visions associated with the life of St. Seraphim.
The icon is surrounded by an exceptionally ornate gilt border, densely worked with scrolling foliage, stylized flowers, geometric ornament, and touches of green, red, and blue. The central gold field is further embellished with a repeating textured pattern, giving the surface a particularly luminous and richly decorative appearance.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.75 in. x Width: 7.25 in. x Depth: 1 in.