Icon Mother of God Donskaya Romania painted 24x18 cm

Icon Mother of God Donskaya Romania painted 24x18 cm. Very fine orthodox icon hand painted by Romanian master craftsmen with a particular technique called "lighting'' essential to give light especially to the faces. The central theme of the icon is in fact light. The icon of the Mother of God Donskaya (i.e. of the Don) is attributed to the renowned iconographer Theophan the Greek. Its name is given by an important event in Russian history that took place in the Don region. During the Battle of Kulikovo in which the Tartars were first defeated. This icon was found in the middle of the Russian army as a moral support and after the victory it was donated by the Don Cossacks to Prince Dimitrij Donskoy leader of the army. The mother of God bends her head towards the Child. He holds the Child in his right hand, leaving his legs uncovered. The Creator holds a scroll with his left hand, because it is the word of God and with his right hand he makes the sign of blessing. The Virgin Donskaya has a smiling and tender facial expression, which differentiates her from other icons of this type.The Catholic icon of the Mother of God Donskaya is delivered in a red velvet box with satin inside. It comes with a certificate of guarantee and a brochure with the history of the icon.