Antique Russian icon Dormition of the Theotokos, XIX century 32x27 cm
Antique Russian icon Dormition of the Theotokos, XIX century 32x27 cm.
The icon of the Dormition of the the Mother of God depicts the passing of Mary: in truth the Madonna did not die, but fell into a deep sleep and was then taken up into heaven, as the Orthodox tradition dictates.The image of the icon is dominated by the figure of Christ, wrapped in the light of the Resurrection, who holds in his hands the soul of his Mother, represented as a child: daughter of her son. Around Mary there are the...
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Antique Russian icon Dormition of the Theotokos, XIX century 32x27 cm.
The icon of the Dormition of the the Mother of God depicts the passing of Mary: in truth the Madonna did not die, but fell into a deep sleep and was then taken up into heaven, as the Orthodox tradition dictates.The image of the icon is dominated by the figure of Christ, wrapped in the light of the Resurrection, who holds in his hands the soul of his Mother, represented as a child: daughter of her son. Around Mary there are the apostles and the Pious Women.Subject: Dormition of the Mother of God ,Origin: Moscow (Russia),Technique: egg tempera, gold background,Materials: wood, levkas,Measures: 32x27x2.5 cm,Period: 19th century.The icon is delivered in an elegant box accompanied by expertise with the history of the icon, and an export document.
