Russian icon Lady of Tikhvin with Saints 36x30 cm
Russian icon Lady of Tikhvin with Saints 36x30 cm.
The icon of Tikhvin is one of the most ancient Hodegetria Russian icons.
The archetype of the icon should have appeared in 1383 on the Tikhvinka river, where a sanctuary and a monastery were later built.
The Mother of God is here represented half-length holding Jesus with her left arm. The Baby is blessing with the right hand and holding the Scriptures with the left hand.
In this icon the sole of Jesus's foot is shown.
This icon was often given as a ...
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Russian icon Lady of Tikhvin with Saints 36x30 cm.
The icon of Tikhvin is one of the most ancient Hodegetria Russian icons.
The archetype of the icon should have appeared in 1383 on the Tikhvinka river, where a sanctuary and a monastery were later built.
The Mother of God is here represented half-length holding Jesus with her left arm. The Baby is blessing with the right hand and holding the Scriptures with the left hand.
In this icon the sole of Jesus's foot is shown.
This icon was often given as a gift to newly married couples.
Very detailed icon, made in Russia, entirely handmade and hand painted by Russian artists, according to the traditional techniques and norms of Russian iconography.
This is an accurate copy of a XVI century icon belonging to an Italian collection.
The item is delivered in an elegant blue case in satin, with certificate of origin.
