Icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker with Scenes from His Life

The distinctive Old Believer icon-painting school of Nevyansk originated in the Ural Mountains in the 18th century and continued to flourish until the 20th century. This rare icon dates to the 18th century, circa 1770. It is painted in natural pigments derived from Ural minerals and richly embellished with gold. The icon is in good condition, with only minor areas of professional retouching.