Antique Russian icon, Nativity of the Theotokos, 19th century, 9x7 in
Antique Russian icon, Nativity of the Theotokos, 19th century, 9x7 in. Antique Russian icon depicting the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Crafted in the 19th century, this icon portrays a central moment in the Orthodox Christian tradition: the birth of the Virgin Mary, destined to become the Mother of God. The scene shows Saint Anne lying on a bed after childbirth, surrounded by maids caring for her and the newborn Mary. Joachim, the father, is depicted in a corner in a prayerful attitude, expressin...
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Antique Russian icon, Nativity of the Theotokos, 19th century, 9x7 in. Antique Russian icon depicting the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Crafted in the 19th century, this icon portrays a central moment in the Orthodox Christian tradition: the birth of the Virgin Mary, destined to become the Mother of God. The scene shows Saint Anne lying on a bed after childbirth, surrounded by maids caring for her and the newborn Mary. Joachim, the father, is depicted in a corner in a prayerful attitude, expressing joy for the fulfillment of the divine promise. The iconography faithfully follows the Byzantine tradition, with intense colours and refined details.
Origin: Russia.
Technique: egg tempera on wood.
Dimensions: 8.9x7.1 in.
Period: 19th century.
Accompanied by an expert evaluation certifying its authenticity and historical value, along with a description of the significance of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
