icons

[Emily Tall]

Can anyone enlighten me on the color symbolism in Russian icons? Are the
colors fixed or does the painter have any choice?
    Also, in the Rublev icon of the Trinity, what is the front panel
with the "window" in it? And what are the angels' feet resting on?
Thanks! Emily Tall

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