Saint Nicholas from Oster 1700

"Saint Nicholas from Oster" is a 1700 Orthodox icon depicting the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas. The icon depicts Saint Nicholas in a traditional pose, with his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand holding a closed book. He is dressed in the traditional vestments of a bishop, with a white robe over a red cassock. The icon is characterized by a flat, two-dimensional style and the use of gold leaf. The icon is a testament to the long tradition of iconography in the Orthodox Church, a tradition that continues to inspire artists today.