Show all images on one page	#006052 Title: St.Trinity Sergious Monastery Artist: Aldoshkin Yuriy Size: 12.5x10x2.5 Size (inches): 5x4x1 Price : $2350 SOLD!

This splendid box is a creation of famous Fedoskino artist Yuriy Aldoshkin. It depicts the picturesque of St. Trinity Sergious Monastery located in the town of Sergiev Posad , one of the most interesting towns in Russia. The town was built in the 14th century as a settlement around the St. Trinity Sergious Monastery established by reverend Saint Sergious Radonezhsky. He was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church and became one of the most honored Russian Saints. The St. Trinity Sergious Monastery was one of the largest monasteries founded in Russia in the 14th-15th centuries. In 1774 it was elevated to the status of Lavra (the Greek word "laura" means monastery), i.e. the monastery of the highest rank. The St. Trinity Sergious Monastery is the basis that supports Russian spirituality, statehood, and national character.
The composition is successfully constructed. The architecture is depicted against the deep blue sky covered with white, fluffy clouds and we can see a moon in the sky as well. In the foreground the artist has painted trees and snow covered heels. It creates the realistic depth of the composition.
The composition is painted in white and blue tones. Gold paint highlights the domes of the cathedrals, partly covered with snow . The architecture is expertly executed. Its lines and perspectives hold a dignified precision that is a result of the excellent execution!
The composition is framed with a gold line as well a gold line goes all the way around the body of the box.
The box is made out of paper-mache. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. The box has a hinge above the composition and rests on a flat bottom. It is signed with the name of the artist, and the village of Fedoskino.