Princes Fyodor, David and Constantine, who lived in the 13th century, were the first Yaroslavl saints. They were canonized in 1463. According to the life story of the saints, Fyodor Rostislavovich was nicknamed Black. He married the only daughter of Yaroslavl prince Basil and after that he ruled in Yaroslavl. More than once Fyodor went to the Horde and each time he stayed with the Tatar khan for a long time. During one of such long periods of absence his wife passed away, and his son Michael became the ruler. Then Fyodor married the khan’s daughter, who was baptized, their sons David and Constantine are also depicted on the icon.

On the icon from the collection of the Yaroslavl Museum Reserve the image of the princes corresponds to the icon-painting tradition that developed in the 15th century. Yaroslavl artists painted it on a linden board consisting of four parts. In the central part prince Fyodor in a monks robe is represented. To the sides of him there stand his sons David and Constantine. They are depicted smaller of height and wearing prince’s clothes - cloaks and hats.

The middle part of the icon is surrounded with 36 miniature drawings that make two rows. These are miniatures that tell about life of the saints, their deeds and miracles. Here most of the drawings are dedicated to healings from the relics. Events on the miniatures take place against the background of the Yaroslavl Monastery of Our Savior.

The color scheme of the icon is built on a contrasting combination of the light green background and darker shades, the figures of the saints are supplemented with contrasting white details. There are no inscriptions on the icon. They probably could be on the frame, but it hasn’t survived to this day.

The icon Fyodor, David and Constantine, with the life story is a temple image that was next to the relics of the saints in the church of Yaroslavl miracle workers. In 1951, the icon was transferred to the Academician I.E. Grabar State Central Art Restoration Workshop. There it was “opened” - they removed the old upper coating and later painted layers.