Ancient Russian icon, Theotokos of Bogolyubovo, 19th century, 12.2x10.4 in
Ancient Russian icon, Theotokos of Bogolyubovo, 19th century, 12.2x10.4 in. The canonical type of this icon takes its name from the Grand Prince Andrew Bogolubsky, who, in 1157, had a miraculous vision of the Theotokos with a parchment scroll in her hands.
The Grand Prince ordered to paint the Mother of God in the way he had seen her and built a monastery to remember the event.
In this icon, a group of saints praying is depicted in front of the Mother of God. Between the Holy Virgin and Jesus a si...
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Ancient Russian icon, Theotokos of Bogolyubovo, 19th century, 12.2x10.4 in. The canonical type of this icon takes its name from the Grand Prince Andrew Bogolubsky, who, in 1157, had a miraculous vision of the Theotokos with a parchment scroll in her hands.
The Grand Prince ordered to paint the Mother of God in the way he had seen her and built a monastery to remember the event.
In this icon, a group of saints praying is depicted in front of the Mother of God. Between the Holy Virgin and Jesus a silent conversation is taking place, written in the parchment scrolls.
Icon from Yaroslavl (Russia), painted in the mid-19th century with egg tempera on a lime wood hardboard, delivered in an elegant case with export report.
Measures: 12.2x10.4 inches.
