Icon Antique Madonna of Kazan XIX century Russia 30x20 cm
Icon Antique Madonna of Kazan XIX century Russia 30x20 cm.
This ancient Kazan icon dates from the early 19th century and comes from northern Russia. Painted on a wooden base and a gold background, this icon depicts Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most important relics of Russia and considered protector of the Romanov dynasty. In Russia it is celebrated twice a year, thanks largely to its importance during the war for the liberation of Moscow from the Poles.Our Lady of Kazan is named after the city ...
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Icon Antique Madonna of Kazan XIX century Russia 30x20 cm.
This ancient Kazan icon dates from the early 19th century and comes from northern Russia. Painted on a wooden base and a gold background, this icon depicts Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most important relics of Russia and considered protector of the Romanov dynasty. In Russia it is celebrated twice a year, thanks largely to its importance during the war for the liberation of Moscow from the Poles.Our Lady of Kazan is named after the city of the same name where it was found in 1579 after three apparitions of the Madonna.Iconographically, the Madonna of Kazan is portrayed as Odighitria, with the Child in an upright position and a front face intent on blessing with his right hand. The Madonna is portrayed up to the middle of her chest, a cut that became popular in 1500. The subject is enclosed by a double frame, gold and red.This precious Kazan icon is delivered accompanied by a blue velvet box, export document and certificate of authenticity. Measures 31.3x28.5 cm.
