Toggle menu
1 630 963 5160
  • 0

    • Free Shipping of Orders $99+ (US only) 

  • NEW ARRIVALS
  • Icons and Orthodoxy
  • Easter Eggs
  • Matryoshka "Nesting" Dolls
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Vintage Porcelain
  • Antique, Vintage and Collectible
  • Paintings
  • Russian Lacquer Box Miniature Painting
  • Royal Russia
  • Christmas
  • Christmas and Note Cards
  • Hand Crafted Filigree
  • Jewelry and Boxes
  • Books
  • Books in Russian
  • Consignment Room
  • On Sale
  • RetroDomestic
  • Shop by Brand
  • Tsarina
  • View all Brands
  • NEW ARRIVALS
  • Icons and Orthodoxy
  • Easter Eggs
  • Matryoshka "Nesting" Dolls
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Vintage Porcelain
  • Antique, Vintage and Collectible
  • Paintings
  • Russian Lacquer Box Miniature Painting
  • Royal Russia
  • Christmas
  • Christmas and Note Cards
  • Hand Crafted Filigree
  • Jewelry and Boxes
  • Books
  • Books in Russian
  • Consignment Room
  • On Sale
  • RetroDomestic

    • Shop by Brand

  • Tsarina
  • View all Brands

    • Traditional Hand Painted Icons

    The imagery in the traditional icons presented here has been passed down from Old Russia and Byzantium, in much the same way as manuscripts were painstakingly copied from earlier ones. All of the icons shown here were painted in Russia on wood using materials available at the time (we had a hand in supplying the painters) and are finished with a clear lacquer. The quality is exquisite and we hope that browsing through our selection will bring much pleasure and enjoyment. Thanks for looking.

    In an Orthodox home, one corner is given as a specially arranged place for icons. This is the Красный Угол, aka the Beautiful Corner. Traditionally, a central icon will be draped with an embroidered towel, or cloth, and a Лампада, or vigil lamp, hung before the icon. For more, see How to Create a Russian Dacha in Your Own Home.

     

    • Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessaloniki. Saint Demetrius was a Greek Christian martyr of the early 4th century, and one of the class of warrior saints, who were soldiers who served faithfully in the military but stood up for their Christian faith when necessary. He is usually depicted wearing the armour of a Roman soldier, astride a red horse, and defeating with his spear the soldier/gladiator Lyaeus (Leo), who is dressed in Turkish clothing (it fell to Saint Nestor, Martyr of Thessaloniki to actually bring Lyaeus to his death). Saint Demetrius is often paired with the more well-known Holy Martyr Saint George of Lydda, also a patron of soldiers.

      Holy Great Martyr Demetrius

      Holy Great Martyr Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessaloniki. Saint Demetrius was a Greek Christian martyr of the early 4th century, and one of the class of warrior saints, who were soldiers who served faithfully in the military but stood up for their...
      $175.00
      Add to Cart
    • St. George Slaying the Dragon. The title reads Чудо Георгия о змие (in Old Slavonic, of course) and literally means The Miracle of St. George and the Dragon. Here he rides a white horse (the horse first appeared at the first millennium), as the hand of Christ emerges from a semi-circle and blesses him. It is the most well-known icon of him, which appeared in Novgorod in the 15th century. St. George is a symbol of the earthly manifestation of Archangel Michael, and is patron saint of Moscow, England, farmers, soldiers, prisoners and the poor, and scouting

      St. George Slaying the Dragon

      St. George Slaying the Dragon. The title reads Чудо Георгия о змие (in Old Slavonic, of course) and literally means The Miracle of St. George and the Dragon. Here he rides a white horse (the horse first appeared at the first millennium), as the hand of...
      $175.00
      Add to Cart
    • Christ Enthroned (Христос на престоле). Also known as Christ Pantocrator (Христос Вседержитель). This is a key image of Christianity, and depicts Christ as the "Ruler of All", symbolizing His eternal authority and His teaching. As such, it's also one of the best known icons in Byzantine and Orthodox iconography. It is closely connected with the celebration of Pascha (Easter) and every Sunday, the day of the Resurrection. Christ, seated on His throne and bestowing a blessing with His right hand, holds an open Gospel which declares, in this case, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment" (John 7:24).

      Christ Enthroned (Христос на престоле)

      Christ Enthroned (Христос на престоле). Also known as Christ Pantocrator (Христос Вседержитель). This is a key image of Christianity, and depicts Christ as the "Ruler of All", symbolizing His eternal authority and His teaching. As such, it's also one of...
      $150.00
      THIS ITEM IS SOLD
    • The Theotokos of Vladimir (Владимирская икона Божией Матери). This Orthodox icon of the Eleusa type, Tenderness in Greek, and Умиление in Russian, expresses the age-old relationship of Mother and Child with great emphasis. Christ, as a child, touches his Mother's face with one hand and while pressing His cheek against Hers. Her sorrowful gaze foresees the Passion as they lock in an eternal embrace. Around 1131, the original icon was taken from Constantinople to Vychgorod, near Kiev. Then, in 1155, Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky took it to the city of Vladimir, from whence it took its name. In 1395, with Moscow in danger of being overrun by Tamerlane's Mongol hordes, the icon was brought to Moscow and installed at the Uspensky (Dormition of The Virgin) Cathedral in the Moscow Kremlin. After danger had passed, the icon was returned to Vladimir. In 1480 it was again placed in the Moscow Kremlin.

      Vladimir Mother of God of Tenderness

      The Theotokos of Vladimir (Владимирская икона Божией Матери). This Orthodox icon of the Eleusa type, Tenderness in Greek, and Умиление in Russian, expresses the age-old relationship of Mother and Child with great emphasis. Christ, as a child, touches his...
      $150.00
      Add to Cart
    • Holy martyred Tsar and passion-bearer Nicholas (Святой мученик, царь и страстотерпец Николай). On his scroll is a lengthy passage from Job 12:4 in Slavonic: "For a righteous and blameless man became a subject for mockery, for it had been ordained that he should fall under others at the appointed time, and that his house should be laid to waste by the lawless." The Blessed Martyr Nicholas wears an elaborate red robe, and is crowned with the golden Cap of Monomakh (шапка Мономаха), the symbol and crown of the Muscovite Grand Princes and Russian Tsars.

      Holy martyred Tsar and passion-bearer Nicholas

      Holy martyred Tsar and passion-bearer Nicholas (Святой мученик, царь и страстотерпец Николай). On his scroll is a lengthy passage from Job 12:4 in Slavonic: "For a righteous and blameless man became a subject for mockery, for it had been ordained that he...
      $150.00
      Add to Cart
    • St. Elizabeth nursed wounded soldiers in hospitals and on the battle front. She founded a convent to take care of the sick. Small icon from Russia. Approximately 2¾"x4¾" Hand painted on wood. Only one.

      St. Elizabeth, New Martyr

      St. Elizabeth, New Martyr (Святая Елизавета, Новомученица). Born a Grand Duchess, Hessen princess and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Elizaveta Feodorovna married Grand Duke Sergei of Russia in 1884. When her husband was assassinated by revolutionaries...
      $150.00
      Add to Cart
    • St. John is the author of the fourth gospel. He is the patron saint of authors. Small icon from Russia. Approximately 3"x4" Hand painted on wood. Only one.

      St. John the Evangelist Painted Icon

      John the Evangelist, or Theologian, (6 AD–100 AD) is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. He is a revered figure in the Orthodox Christian faith, and one of the original Twelve Apostles. Celebrated for his profound...
      $99.00
      Add to Cart
    • The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, also known as John Mark (Acts 12:12), was one of the Seventy Apostles. He was born at Jerusalem and the house of his mother Mary adjoined the Garden of Gethsemane. After the Ascension of the Lord, the house of his mother Mary became a place where Christians gathered, and a place of lodging for some of the Apostles (Acts 12:12). He also founded the Coptic Church.

      St. Mark the Evangelist Painted Icon

      The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark, also known as John Mark (Acts 12:12), was one of the Seventy Apostles. He was born at Jerusalem and the house of his mother Mary adjoined the Garden of Gethsemane. After the Ascension of the Lord, her house became a...
      $99.00
      Add to Cart
    • Saint Luke the Evangelist was ascribed authorship by the early Church Fathers of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Beginning in the 8th century, Christian tradition states that he was the first icon painter. He is thus patron saint of artists, as well as physicians, bachelors, notaries, butchers, and brewers.

      St. Luke the Evangelist Painted Icon

      Saint Luke the Evangelist was ascribed authorship by the early Church Fathers of both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Beginning in the 8th century, Christian tradition states that he was the first icon painter. He is thus patron saint of...
      $99.00
      Add to Cart
    • SALE
      The Guardian Angel (Ангел-хранитель). The angel is depicted as a young man, often with a cross and sword. In Orthodoxy, a guardian angel was sent by God to protect the soul and body of a person, guiding them on the path to salvation. A guardian angel remains by one's side throughout one's life. They protect from all danger, strengthen faith, and help in moments of despondency and life's trials.

      Guardian Angel [SPECIAL PRICE]

      The Guardian Angel (Ангел-хранитель). The angel is depicted as a young man, often with a cross and sword. In Orthodoxy, a guardian angel was sent by God to protect the soul and body of a person, guiding them on the path to salvation. A guardian angel...
      Was: $175.00
      Now: $150.00
      Add to Cart
    • Virgin of Kazan Russian Icon

      Mother of God of Kazan

      The Kazan Mother of God is historically notable through several miracles and played a major historical role in Russia's destiny. The original icon was carried by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky (1577-1642) into battle. It made its apparition in 1579 in Kazan,...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • The Mother of God Hodegetria literally means "She who shows the way." The Mother of God is depicted holding the Child Jesus as She points to Him as the source of salvation for mankind. She is the source of grace to those looking for God. The scroll refers to the descent of the Holy Spirit. The most venerated original Hodegetria icon was displayed in the Monastery of the Panaghia Hodegetria in Constantinople, which was built specially to contain it.

      Hodegetria Mother of God

      The Mother of God Hodegetria literally means "She who shows the way." The Mother of God is depicted holding the Child Jesus as She points to Him as the source of salvation for mankind. She is the source of grace to those looking for God. The scroll...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • The Iverskaya (Iveron or Iberian) Icon of the Most Holy Virgin

      Iveron Mother of God

      The Iverskaya (Iveron or Iberian) Icon of the Most Holy Virgin is especially honored on Mt. Athos at the Iberian Monastery. She made Her appearance in the middle of the 9th century at a time when the Church was agitated by iconoclasts under Emperor...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • The Mother of God of Georgia is a revered icon of the Hodegetria Virgin Mary. It holds great significance in the Georgian Orthodox Church and is venerated as the country's protector. The original icon was taken from Georgia (Sakartvelo) to Persia in 1622 and later came to the Chernogorsky (Krasnogorsky) Monastery in Russia in 1629. This icon is often the Panagia Portaitissa, located at the Iviron monastery on Mount Athos. The Mother of God Hodegetria literally means "She who shows the way." The Mother of God is depicted holding the Child Jesus as She points to Him as the source of salvation for mankind. She is the source of grace to those looking for God. The scroll refers to the descent of the Holy Spirit.

      Gruzinskaya Mother of God

      The Mother of God of Georgia is a revered icon of the Hodegetria Virgin Mary. It holds great significance in the Georgian Orthodox Church and is venerated as the country's protector. The original icon was taken from Georgia (Sakartvelo) to Persia in 1622...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • Rejoice, O Virgin Bride (Радуйся, Невесто Неневестная). This Russian icon is often is rare within Orthodoxy as it portrays the Theotokos without the infant Christ. She is depicted at the moment of the Annunciation with arms prayerfully folded submitting to the Archangel Gabriel and speaking the words: "Let it be to me according to Thy word." The Slavonic inscription around her halo reads: "Rejoice, O Virgin Bride", a refrain from an ancient Byzantine hymn to the Theotokos “Agni Parthene ("Pure Virgin"). It was written by Saint Nektarios of Aegina, and glorifies the Theotokos who did not enter into marriage but became the Mother of the Savior, emphasizing her purity and divine calling. This icon was held in great esteem by the ascetic and Christian mystic Seraphim Sarovsky (1754-1833).

      Rejoice, O Theotokos Virgin Bride

      Rejoice, O Virgin Bride (Радуйся, Невесто Неневестная). This Russian icon is often is rare within Orthodoxy as it portrays the Theotokos without the infant Christ. She is depicted at the moment of the Annunciation with arms prayerfully folded submitting...
      $125.00
      Add to Cart
    • Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Сретение Господне в храме). This icon commemorates the carrying of Christ by Mary and Joseph to the temple, the ritual purification of Mary and the redemption of Jesus as the firstborn son in accordance with Mosaic Law (Luke 2:22–39). It's also known as Candlemas, or the Feast of the Purification, as it marks Christ's manifestation as the Savior forty days after His birth. Being of humble means, an offering of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons was made. The feast is marked by the blessing of candles and processions, symbolizing Christ as the "light to lighten the Gentiles", and is the conclusion to the Nativity/Epiphany cycle of feasts.

      Presentation of Christ in the Temple

      Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Сретение Господне в храме). This icon commemorates the carrying of Christ by Mary and Joseph to the temple, the ritual purification of Mary and the redemption of Jesus as the firstborn son in accordance with Mosaic...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • Mother of God Tenderness

      Mother of God Tenderness

      The Theotokos of Vladimir (Владимирская икона Божией Матери). This Russian Orthodox icon of the Eleusa type, which means Tenderness in Greek (Умиление in Russian.) Thee relationship between Mother and Child is expressed with great emphasis. Christ, as a...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    • The Theotokos Ognevidnaya (Огневидная, or "Fire-Like"), first mentioned in historical documents in 1812 and added to the church calendar soon after, became widespread throughout the Russian Church. Its name derives from the fiery red hues of the Mother of God's face and garments. Another attribute for this image is that the Mother of God is turned to the left, thus representing a mirror image of the Byzantine original. Inscriptions include: The Image of the Holy Mother of God, (Образ Преподобной Богородицы), Mother of God (to the left and right of Her halo, and "Fire-Like" (Огневидная).

      Theotokos "Fire-Like" (Огневидная)

      The Theotokos Ognevidnaya (Огневидная, or "Fire-Like"), first mentioned in historical documents in 1812 and added to the church calendar soon after, became widespread throughout the Russian Church. Its name derives from the fiery red hues of the Mother...
      $140.00
      Add to Cart
    Compare Selected