Ancient Russian icon Madonna Vladimir 19th century 31x26 cm restored
Ancient Russian icon Our Lady of Vladimir 19th century 31x26 cm. This icon is part of the iconographic type called ''Tenderness'' as this is what conveys the image. In fact, the Little Child is seen lying on the cheek of the Virgin Mother in a gesture full of love. Overall, the icon represents the affectionate relationship between the Virgin and her Son. In addition to this, a further meaning attributed to the Virgin is that of embodying Mother Church where the icon represents the fullness of lo...
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Ancient Russian icon Our Lady of Vladimir 19th century 31x26 cm. This icon is part of the iconographic type called ''Tenderness'' as this is what conveys the image. In fact, the Little Child is seen lying on the cheek of the Virgin Mother in a gesture full of love. Overall, the icon represents the affectionate relationship between the Virgin and her Son. In addition to this, a further meaning attributed to the Virgin is that of embodying Mother Church where the icon represents the fullness of love between God and man. The union between Heaven and earth, between what is divine and what is human, is also depicted by the conjunction between the faces of the two subjects and their halos. This icon, the Mother of God of Vladimir, has been, since the 16th century, the main relic of Russia.
Subject: Madonna of VladimirOrigin: Moscow-RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood-levkasPeriod: 19th centuryRestoration date: 21st centuryMeasurements: 31x26x2.2 cm.The icon is delivered with a protective case and an assessment by an expert.
