An unusual icon of the Paternity (Otchestvo) showing God in a star shaped halo giving a blessing within a star motive aureole, surrounded with the four evangelists in red circles, seated on cushions on a gold throne, Christ Emmanuel and the Holy Ghost on his chest with St. Basil the Great and St. John Chrysostom praying at His feet. Russian icon, circa 1600, (32 x 26½ cm), restored.