An icon: The Betrothal of St. Catherine, oil on wood. 30Х26сm. Russia, 1840s.

In a state of fair preservation. Needs oil varnish removal. Extremely rare subject matter for an Orthodox icon. St. Catherine (4th century AD) entered into a mystical marriage with Jesus Christ and vowed chastity thus becoming a model for all "spouses of Christ" for all the time. St.Catherine"s Day is 24 November.