Icon - Synaxis of the Saints of the Kiev Caves Monastery - Wood

Extremely rare antique Russian icon 'Synaxis of the Holy Ones of the Kiev Caves Monastery' from the 19th century.

Hand-painted with egg tempera paints on a wooden panel with a chalk ground.
Typical method of icon creation in 18th and 19th century Tsarist Russia.

The motif is very rare and sought after!


On the back of the icon, a section from the war diary is attached, which tells an astonishing story and also provides very precise location details about the origin of the icon (see photos).

This is an antique creditor icon. The painting is masterfully and intricately executed. Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shading. The painting contains very authentic crackles (see photos).

The first rows of the Holy are beautifully and clearly inscribed with fine script (see photos).

Above and below are fitted with Stirnsponkas.

The icon is in good condition with typical age-related signs of wear (see photos).


All details are clearly visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.

An icon for genuine collectors and connoisseurs of the subject.

Dimensions: 22x17.5x2 cm