Our Lady of Kazanskaya egg hand-painted on a light blue background 25 cm
Our Lady of Kazanskaya egg hand-painted on a light blue background 25 cm. This wooden egg depicts the Madonna of Kazanskaya, also known as Odigitria, together with the Baby Jesus standing, in an upright position, with his right hand blessing, while the left is hidden by the folds of the dress. The Mother of God is depicted up to her shoulders, with her head slightly bowed towards the Baby Jesus in a gesture of tenderness. Iconography painted on a light blue background with the gold leaf techniqu...
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Our Lady of Kazanskaya egg hand-painted on a light blue background 25 cm. This wooden egg depicts the Madonna of Kazanskaya, also known as Odigitria, together with the Baby Jesus standing, in an upright position, with his right hand blessing, while the left is hidden by the folds of the dress. The Mother of God is depicted up to her shoulders, with her head slightly bowed towards the Baby Jesus in a gesture of tenderness. Iconography painted on a light blue background with the gold leaf technique which allows the most salient details such as the halos and decorations around the egg and on the pedestal to be highlighted. Painted by expert Russian painters specializing in freehand painting from the miniature school. The total height 26.5X8.5 cm, egg measures 16.5X11.5 cm. Made in Russia and hand painted.
