Icon of the Three Hands 19th century antique Russian 22x19 cm
Icon of the Three Hands 19th century antique Russian 22x19 cm.Ancient Russian orthodox icon, dating back to the mid-1800s, painted in the style of the Moscow school.This religious icon is a depiction of a miracle. In fact, in 716 John Damascene was accused before the caliph of a crime he had not committed. As a punishment, the right hand was ordered to be cut off, and that the latter was hung in the town square as a warning to all. John asked the caliph to hand him over and the caliph agreed. Jo...
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Icon of the Three Hands 19th century antique Russian 22x19 cm.Ancient Russian orthodox icon, dating back to the mid-1800s, painted in the style of the Moscow school.This religious icon is a depiction of a miracle. In fact, in 716 John Damascene was accused before the caliph of a crime he had not committed. As a punishment, the right hand was ordered to be cut off, and that the latter was hung in the town square as a warning to all. John asked the caliph to hand him over and the caliph agreed. John prayed a lot to the Mother of God, who appeared to him saying ''You are healed. Now work well with your hand'', and the hand grew back. To express his love for God, John composed a famous song in her honor and placed a silver hand under the icon.The icon of the Three Hands is made on a linden wood panel with egg tempera. It is shipped with a box set and a report drawn up by an expert.
