Monuments of Old Russian Painting

This poster reproduces a celebrated 16th century Russian icon depicting St. Sergius of Radonezh with narrative scenes from his life arranged around the central portrait. The header reads “Monuments of Old Russian Painting,” positioning the image within a broader cultural preservation series. At the center, Sergius is shown frontal and solemn, haloed and richly robed, holding a scroll. Surrounding panels illustrate key moments from his life, rendered in the flattened perspective and luminous earth tones characteristic of medieval Russian iconography. Sergius of Radonezh, 1314 to 1392, was the founder of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and one of the most revered spiritual figures in Russian Orthodoxy. He played a pivotal role in shaping monastic life and is traditionally associated with the spiritual unification of medieval Rus. The original icon, dated 1591, reflects the mature Moscow school style, with intricate ornamental borders and densely composed narrative scenes. Printed with deep, saturated tones against a dark ground, this piece functions both as devotional imagery and as an educational reproduction, preserving the visual language of Old Russian sacred art. A striking example of how religious iconography was reintroduced to modern audiences through poster format. Size: 32.00" x 22.00" Condition: Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Light background creasing. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.