Troiensk Three Hands icon Russian style antiqued painted 25x20 cm
Icon Our Lady of Troiensk Three Hands 25x20 cm.
Actual size of the icon is 23.5x19 cm, made and painted on wood by expert Polish painters.The icon refers to the legend of St. John of Damascus, who during the iconoclastic struggles in Byzantium was a supporter of icons and for this reason the emperor Leo III condemned him to have his hand cut off.After the condemnation, the Saint began to pray ardently, then a hand appeared from the icon which was rejoined in place of the bloody hand.Full of grati...
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Icon Our Lady of Troiensk Three Hands 25x20 cm.
Actual size of the icon is 23.5x19 cm, made and painted on wood by expert Polish painters.The icon refers to the legend of St. John of Damascus, who during the iconoclastic struggles in Byzantium was a supporter of icons and for this reason the emperor Leo III condemned him to have his hand cut off.After the condemnation, the Saint began to pray ardently, then a hand appeared from the icon which was rejoined in place of the bloody hand.Full of gratitude St. John offered a silver hand as a vow to the effigy.The icon of the Mother of God of Three Hands was created by Polish artists, according to Russian iconographic techniques. The Three Hand icon is painted with tempera and covered with gold leaf on a wooden panel. The icon, despite being modern, appears ancient thanks to a specific treatment.The Three Hand icon is delivered with a guarantee certificate and its history.
