St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

One of the earliest metal works in Vladimir Mikhailov's collection is an image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, one of the most revered Russian saints, famous for many miracles and virtues. The saint raises his right hand in a blessing gesture, holding the decorated book of the Gospel with his left hand. The icon is made in the form of an arched shape framed by a border with a thin twisted ornament. On the reverse side of the icon, under the image of the cross, are the opening words of the prayer offered to St. Nicholas.