The artwork titled “Saints Alexander Nevsky and Mary Magdalene” by Orthodox Icons, created circa 1900, represents the icon genre and is part of the “Saints” series.
The artwork vividly portrays Saints Alexander Nevsky and Mary Magdalene standing side by side against an ornate, gold-toned backdrop that exudes a sense of sacred reverence. Saint Alexander Nevsky is depicted in regal armor and a cloak, suggestive of his noble and heroic stature, with his hand modestly placed on his chest. On the other hand, Saint Mary Magdalene is depicted in humble attire, holding an object that appears to be an ointment jar, a symbol often associated with her. A smaller depiction of a haloed Christ at the top center of the artwork blesses the holy figures below, enhancing the divine atmosphere. The intricate patterns surrounding the figures highlight the craftsmanship and the spiritual gravity of the icon, characteristic of Orthodox religious artistry from this period.