San Serafino - cod. B75
Collectible Icon - Yaroslavl School - Gold background - Early 19th century - Cm 22 x 26.7 San Serafino is a saint to whom Russian devotion is very pronounced. He is considered among the most revered saints and his life by Starec, lived in the nineteenth century, is remembered for having extended the monastic teachings of contemplation and contempt for his body to the laity, indicating the purpose of Christian life in the acquisition itself of the Holy Spirit. This small Icon, with a gold background, is a small, masterpiece in size. The minute execution of the face demonstrates the iconographer's ability to convey all holiness