Large Russian Religious Icon “The Holy Trinity”, 18th Century

Russia / 18th century / Icon “The Holy Trinity” / wood / religious An evocative 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting “The Holy Trinity,” masterfully painted on wood in the traditional egg tempera technique. This sacred composition portrays the three angelic figures seated around a table, symbolizing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—an enduring theological motif rooted in the vision of Abraham’s hospitality. The icon’s stylized architecture, symbolic tree, and rich palette of reds, greens, and golds reflect the spiritual and artistic conventions of Eastern Orthodox iconography. The figures are rendered with serene expression and elongated proportions, framed by delicate halos and Cyrillic inscription. This piece carries not only devotional significance but also curatorial provenance, having been featured in a religious art exhibition in Ghent. Its surface bears a gentle patina and traces of age, enhancing its authenticity and historical resonance.