The artwork, titled “Monks Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves” and attributed to the artist known as “Orthodox Icons,” dates from approximately 1675 to 1700. This piece belongs to the Chernihiv school of icon painting and is categorized within the genre of icons. It forms part of a series dedicated to saints.
The artwork features Saint Anthony and Saint Theodosius, prominent figures in Eastern Orthodox monasticism, depicted standing with a church structure between them. Above the saints, the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child is rendered, emanating divine presence against a gold backdrop replete with elaborate, intricate detailing. Both saints are portrayed holding scrolls, a common iconographic motif symbolizing their wisdom and spiritual guidance. The overall composition is harmonious and balanced, reflecting the characteristic devotional intensity and stylistic elements of the Chernihiv school.
