Description

Russian icon, hand-painted, depicts Jesus Good Teacher.
At the center of the icon is Christ, with a golden halo around his head. The figure wears a blue cloak and holds a book in his left hand. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.
The golden halo around the figure's head signifies sanctity and divine connection. Halos are often decorated with intricate patterns, symbolizing divine light.
The upper part of the icon features silver details, which add a further level of refinement and sacredness to the work.
The icon is framed in a simple, rectangular frame, which places emphasis on the central figure and the details.

Contemporary Russian icon, painted by the master iconographer of the city of Vladimir.
The icon is hand-painted on wood, as required by tradition; the gold motif is a distinctive feature of the style. Quartz powder and egg tempera are one of the oldest methods for preparing the color.

Painted in gold leaf