Icon - Zosima and Savaty - Wood

Santos Zósima y Sabbatio (Savvati) de Solovkí

This is an icon dedicated to Saint Zósima and Saint Sabbatio (Savvati) of Solovkí, two Russian monk saints closely linked to the founding of the famous Solovetsky Monastery on the White Sea.

- Saint Zósima: appears on the left, wearing monastic garb with a golden halo. He was the main organizer and the first abbot of the Solovkí Monastery.
- Saint Sabbatio: appears on the right, also in monastic habit. He was one of the early hermits who established monastic life on those islands.
- The monastery: in the center of the background is depicted an architectural ensemble symbolizing the Solovkí Monastery, with its religious buildings and fortifications.
- The upper part: the Mother of God with the Child appears, depicted on a cloud, as a sign of celestial protection over the monastic community.
Artistic features
- Tempera on panel.
- Golden halos.
- Dark background and composition in a traditional Russian style.