Ancient Russian sacred icon Mother God All Praised 19th century 31x26 cm restored
Ancient sacred icon Russian Mother of God All Praised 19th century 31x26 cm. The image portrays the Madonna in half-length portrait while holding the Child in her arms. Her hands are gently placed on the Mother's chest. In the representation of this icon, a large crown is often placed on the Madonna's head. She also wears a dark red maphorion, the edges of which bear phrases in ancient Russian that read: ''O all-sung Mother, who gave birth to the Most Holy Word, accept this offering, free us fro...
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Ancient sacred icon Russian Mother of God All Praised 19th century 31x26 cm. The image portrays the Madonna in half-length portrait while holding the Child in her arms. Her hands are gently placed on the Mother's chest. In the representation of this icon, a large crown is often placed on the Madonna's head. She also wears a dark red maphorion, the edges of which bear phrases in ancient Russian that read: ''O all-sung Mother, who gave birth to the Most Holy Word, accept this offering, free us from all evils and take away the sufferings that await us, to we shout to you: Hallelujah''. The name of the icon comes from these words.The peculiarity of this sacred image lies in the fact that it is not linked to the veneration of a concrete relic.The icon comes from the Assumption Church on Apuchtinka in Moscow and its oldest image dates back to the 17th century.During the 19th century this icon was celebrated on October 6th.Subject: Mother of God all praisedOrigin: Moscow-RussiaTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood-levkasPeriod: 19th centuryRestoration date: 21st centuryMeasurements: 31x26x3 cm. It is shipped together with a protective box and assessment by an expert.
