Russian Icon End Of The 18th Century, Saint Alexander And Saint Barbara

Icon painted in tempera from the end of the 18th century, it is a synaxis representing Saint Alexander on the top left and on the top right Saint Barbara, in preaching posture. In the lower part, Saint John the Baptist holding a phylactery announcing the departure of the earthly life of Christ. He is surrounded by three Saints, including two Holy Bishops holding the Holy Scriptures. The one on the left, Saint Ilia Prorok, delivering the Christ message. The second on the right, Saint Nicolas. The third, Saint Dimitri, on the right, holds a testimony speech bubble. In the upper part, the nimbuses, the Risen Christ in a cartouche in the shape of a half mandorla. The synaxial marli has been restored.