Rublev’s famous icon of the Trinity is one of the most detailed icons ever painted.

Created in 1411 by a Russian monk named Andrei Rublev and currently displayed at the Tretyakov State Gallery, Moscow, Russia.

The three angelic-like figures are meant to represent the Trinitarian Godhead, shaped to fit into a perfect circle without beginning or end. Each member of the Trinity is seen carrying a staff indicating that God walks down our dusty roads to find us and bring us back home.

Inspired by Genesis 18, three mysterious angelic visitors are described as appearing and sharing a meal with Abraham. This iconic painting is named the “Old Testament Trinity.”

The Spirit (displayed on the right) dressed in green like the ground below and blue like the skies above as a symbolism of life as the Spirit moves through the heavens and the earth. A mountain in the background, signifying the place where Moses received the commandments and where Jesus was transfigured.

At the center is the Son, clothed red speaking of his fleshly human nature and blue representing his divine nature; both are united. The two fingers are also indications of his two natures. And on his shoulder sits a golden sash, a sign of his royal authority that Isaiah reminds us “the government will be on his shoulder.” Behind him, a tree foreshowing the tree of life and the tree he would be crucified to grant humanity access again.

The one on the left is the Father, who is seen with buildings behind him, reminding us that” in my Father’s house there are many mansions.”