Ancient Russian icon Mother of God Pokrov 19th century 45X40 cm
Ancient Russian icon Mother of God Pokrov 45X40 cm. The orthodox icon of Protection is connected to the story of Romanus the Melode. He was a Byzantine hymnographer who possessed an ungraced voice, until the Virgin appeared at his bedside commanding him to swallow a scroll that would miraculously give him the gift of singing and composition that he used throughout his life in praise of the Virgin. On the icon, St Roman is represented in diaconal robes standing on the ambo, during the liturgical ...
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Ancient Russian icon Mother of God Pokrov 45X40 cm. The orthodox icon of Protection is connected to the story of Romanus the Melode. He was a Byzantine hymnographer who possessed an ungraced voice, until the Virgin appeared at his bedside commanding him to swallow a scroll that would miraculously give him the gift of singing and composition that he used throughout his life in praise of the Virgin. On the icon, St Roman is represented in diaconal robes standing on the ambo, during the liturgical celebration attended by the imperial court.
Subject: Mother of God PokrovOrigin: Northern RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: 19th centuryMeasurement: 44.8x39x3.3 cmThe icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert.
