Mother of God "The Joy of all who sorrow", antique Russian icon with metallic riza, 35x30 cm

Mother of God "The Joy of all who sorrow", antique Russian icon with metallic riza, 35x30 cm. Original antique Russian icon from the church of Saint Nicholas in Tolmachi (Moscow), representing the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "The Joy of all who sorrow". In the 18th century the iconography of the Mother of God "The Joy of all who sorrow" knows many variants influenced by several catholic iconographic elements. The common feature in all the variants is the image of "all who sorrow", adressing their prayers to the Mother of God, their protectress and patroness. The image is surrounded by light, a sign from the Book of Revelation.
This icon of 36x31 cm is an unique piece dating from the 19th century, painted by hand with egg tempera on old wood board treated with levkas and enriched by a metallic embossed riza. With a hook on the back, this painting is delivered with expertise by a qualified expert in a blue satin case.