A multi-field icon, the Mother of God Odigitria of Kazan; the Resurrection of Christ; St. Nicholas, Archangel with saints; St. Barbara; St. George the Martyr, St. Catherine

The tradition of creating icons composed of several different images on a single painting support is long. Presumably, such icons appeared in Ruthenia in late 14th century. The oldest known from 15th century come from Novgorod the Great in north-western Ruthenia. Paintings of this type were often used at home. They depicted venerated images of the Mother of God famous for miracles, popular selected saints who were intercessors for specific needs or gospel scenes. The exhibited icon features scenes, from the upper left corner: The Mother of God Odigitria of Kazan; Resurrection of Christ (Descend to the Abyss) – the most important Christian feast of the liturgical year; St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker; Archangel with four saints; St. Barbara; St. George the Martyr, St. Catherine. 

Teresa Bagińska-Żurawska https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9243-3967