Antique Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan XIX century
Antique Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan XIX century, 31x26.7cm.
This icon was considered to be the protective icon of the Romanov dynasty and is one of the greatest Russian relics.
The icon of Our Lady of Kazan is traditionally quite small, like the original which measured 27x22.5cm.
It belongs to the type of icons "Odighitria" and its peculiarity is the erect position of the baby.
Our Lady is depicted up to the chest, as it was popular in the XVI century.
Origin: Central Russia
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Antique Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan XIX century, 31x26.7cm.
This icon was considered to be the protective icon of the Romanov dynasty and is one of the greatest Russian relics.
The icon of Our Lady of Kazan is traditionally quite small, like the original which measured 27x22.5cm.
It belongs to the type of icons "Odighitria" and its peculiarity is the erect position of the baby.
Our Lady is depicted up to the chest, as it was popular in the XVI century.
Origin: Central Russia
Material: Wood, Levkas
Technique: Egg tempera
Measurements: 31X26,7 cm
Epoch: XIX century.
This icon comes with a certificate of origin and guarantee, together with export documents and the expert report made by the Russian Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
