Icon Our Lady of the Sign antique Russia 30x20 cm
Icon Our Lady of the Sign antique Russia 30x20 cm.
Sign Icon originating from central Russia and dating back to the early 19th century, depicting the Madonna of the Sign on a wooden support.This icon is characterized by a recurring circular structure, reiterated by the head of the Virgin, her halo and the gilded womb of the Madonna in which the Child is inscribed, who blesses with one hand and holds a scroll in the other. The Madonna is instead portrayed with both hands raised, causing the Child ...
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Icon Our Lady of the Sign antique Russia 30x20 cm.
Sign Icon originating from central Russia and dating back to the early 19th century, depicting the Madonna of the Sign on a wooden support.This icon is characterized by a recurring circular structure, reiterated by the head of the Virgin, her halo and the gilded womb of the Madonna in which the Child is inscribed, who blesses with one hand and holds a scroll in the other. The Madonna is instead portrayed with both hands raised, causing the Child to be suspended on her breast.This type of Marian representation is extremely ancient, with attestations even in the catacombs of the sixth century. The name of this icon, namely 'Mother of God of the Sign', derives from a prophecy of Isaiah embodied by the Virgin. The prophecy reads 'The Lord himself will give you a sign, a Virgin will conceive a Son and his name will be Emmanuel'.This unique Our Lady of the Sign icon measures 31.8x26cm and is shipped with a blue velvet case, export document and certificate of authenticity.
