Saint Catherine of Alexandria religious icon painted in egg tempera and gold leaf on wood and gesso panel. The saint is depicted in a richly decorated robe with a crown on her head. The background and crown of the icon are made of the finest gold leaf. The fields of the icon are decorated with ornaments in the Russian style. Central Russia, the second half of the 19th century. Russian Religious And Spiritual Objects, Orthodox Church Antiques And Collectibles.