Ancient Ukranian gilded icon of Our Lady of Iverskaja, late 19th century, 27x22 cm
Ancient Ukranian gilded icon of Our Lady of Iverskaja, late 19th century, 27x22 cm. This icon gave the name to the monastery of Mount Athos, where it arrived on 31 May 999. The icon has protected the monastery several time against ennemies and pirates and that's why it became one of the most valuable relics for the monks.
This icon of Hodegetria type represents the Mother of God frontally with her head inclined slightly to her Child. The sides of her cloak are opened to show the chiton. The Child...
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Ancient Ukranian gilded icon of Our Lady of Iverskaja, late 19th century, 27x22 cm. This icon gave the name to the monastery of Mount Athos, where it arrived on 31 May 999. The icon has protected the monastery several time against ennemies and pirates and that's why it became one of the most valuable relics for the monks.
This icon of Hodegetria type represents the Mother of God frontally with her head inclined slightly to her Child. The sides of her cloak are opened to show the chiton. The Child is held in her left hand, while the right show her Son as the way to follow.
Subject: Mother of God Iverskaja
Origin: Southern Ukraine
Technique: egg tempera
Material: wood, levkas, brass riza
Measures: 27x22 cm
Time period: late 19th century.
Delivered in an elegant case with certification, history of the icon and export document.
