"The Cossack Falconer"

"The Cossack Falconer""The Cossack Falconer" presents a classic image of the Cossack warrior at leisure the falcon on the wrist, the easy mastery of horse and bird, the free spirit of the steppe culture that has been so deeply intertwined with the Orthodox faith of Russia. A fine art print from Damascene Gallery celebrating the Cossack tradition.

John the Forerunner and Baptist

and the extraordinary play of light on water and grass

this icon renders the Celtic missionary with the reverent dignity worthy of one of the great pre-schism saints of the West

This image of the Savior carries the distinctive character of the Yaroslavl school: a bold

Painted by Bishop Daniel in the Old Believer style of the 20th century

Andrei Rublev for those devoted to the patron saint of iconographers

celebrated for his meticulous recreation of the Muscovite court

Written by Bishop Daniel in the Old Believer style of the 20th century

this icon radiates a quiet

has become an iconic image of old Moscow and a treasure of Russian art

An Orthodox mounted icon of one of the great feasts of the Lord

Alevtina (Valentina) — martyred at Caesarea in Palestine — is one of the early Christian women who gave her life for Christ rather than deny her faith before earthly power