Ancient Russian icon of the Unexpected Joy, 19th century, 12x10 in
Ancient Russian icon of the Unexpected Joy, 19th century, 11.8x9.8 inches. The icon "Unexpected Joy" was developed in the 18th century in Russia, inspired by a story of Dimitrij, the Holy Bishop of Rostov. The story tells about a sinner who, despite his many crimes, never failed to repeate several time a day the angel Gabriel's greeting in front of an icon of the Mother of God. One day, while meditating on an evil sin, the man saw the image become alive and the wounds on the Infant's ribs open u...
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Ancient Russian icon of the Unexpected Joy, 19th century, 11.8x9.8 inches. The icon "Unexpected Joy" was developed in the 18th century in Russia, inspired by a story of Dimitrij, the Holy Bishop of Rostov. The story tells about a sinner who, despite his many crimes, never failed to repeate several time a day the angel Gabriel's greeting in front of an icon of the Mother of God. One day, while meditating on an evil sin, the man saw the image become alive and the wounds on the Infant's ribs open up. The man remained long in prayers, asking for the intercession of the Mother of God and, after kissing the wounds, he obtained forgiveness.
On the bottom of the icon, a sign tells the beginning of Dimitrij Rostov's story.
This icon was painted by hand in Moscow in the 19th century.
Delivered in a blue velvet box with the evaluation of an expert.
Measures: 11.8x9.8 inches.