Don't cry for me, Mother, antique Russian icon, early 19th century, 12x10 in
Don't cry for me, Mother, antique Russian icon, early 19th century, 12x10 in.
Antique Russian icon depicting "Don't cry for me, Mother", belonging to the Imago Pietatis iconography.
This representation originated in Constantinople in the 12th century and is linked to the tradition of the Shroud exhibited in the basilica of Hagia Sophia. Christ is shown dead yet upright in the tomb, head inclined, an image that evokes the Passion and, at the same time, the mystery of redemption.
In theological symbo...
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Don't cry for me, Mother, antique Russian icon, early 19th century, 12x10 in.
Antique Russian icon depicting "Don't cry for me, Mother", belonging to the Imago Pietatis iconography.
This representation originated in Constantinople in the 12th century and is linked to the tradition of the Shroud exhibited in the basilica of Hagia Sophia. Christ is shown dead yet upright in the tomb, head inclined, an image that evokes the Passion and, at the same time, the mystery of redemption.
In theological symbolism the image presents Christ as the Bridegroom, who through the sacrifice of the Cross generates the new humanity, represented by the Church and by the figure of the Mother.
The title "Don't cry for me, Mother" recalls the spiritual dialogue between Christ and Mary before the mystery of death and resurrection. In some iconographic variants the Apostle John, the holy women or the Mandylion supported by angels may also appear.
This iconographic type is particularly widespread in Orthodox spirituality as a meditation on the Passion and the redemptive sacrifice of Christ.
The work is accompanied by an expertise report issued by a qualified expert registered with the professional register.
Delivered in a blue satin case.
On the reverse there is a metal ring for wall display.
Provenance: Northern Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wooden panel prepared with levkas.
Dimensions: 12.2x10.2 in.
Period: early 19th century.