Ancient icon Russia Mother of God Bogolubovo 19th century 35x26 cm
Ancient icon Russia Mother of God Bogolubovo 19th century 35x26 cm. This type of orthodox icon takes its name from Vladimir Andrej Bogoljiubkij, who on 18 July 1557 had a vision: the Virgin appeared to him in an attitude of supplication to Christ, with a parchment in her hands. The prince ordered to paint the Mother of God in the attitude in which he had contemplated her. Famous and venerated by the Orthodox, its history makes it an iconic and spiritual symbol in their culture, for this reason t...
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Ancient icon Russia Mother of God Bogolubovo 19th century 35x26 cm. This type of orthodox icon takes its name from Vladimir Andrej Bogoljiubkij, who on 18 July 1557 had a vision: the Virgin appeared to him in an attitude of supplication to Christ, with a parchment in her hands. The prince ordered to paint the Mother of God in the attitude in which he had contemplated her. Famous and venerated by the Orthodox, its history makes it an iconic and spiritual symbol in their culture, for this reason the icon focuses heavily on the figure of the Mother of God and the dialogue with the latter.
Origin: Moscow, Russia,Technique: Egg tempera,Materials: Wood, levkas,Measurements: 35.7X26.2X22.2 cm,Period: 19th century
