Softener of Evil Hearts, ancient Russian icon of the 19th century, 12x10 in
Softener of Evil Hearts, ancient Russian icon of the 19th century, 12.2x9.8 inches. Ancient Russian icon painted in Central Russia in the 19th century, depicting a version of the Theotokos Softener of Evil Hearts.
In this interpretation, we can see the Theotokos wearing clothes enriched by golden embroideries and accessories, holding the Infant Jesus with her left arm.
Their eyes meet as a sign of love, but their heads do not touch, which emphatises the divine nature of the Son.
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Softener of Evil Hearts, ancient Russian icon of the 19th century, 12.2x9.8 inches. Ancient Russian icon painted in Central Russia in the 19th century, depicting a version of the Theotokos Softener of Evil Hearts.
In this interpretation, we can see the Theotokos wearing clothes enriched by golden embroideries and accessories, holding the Infant Jesus with her left arm.
Their eyes meet as a sign of love, but their heads do not touch, which emphatises the divine nature of the Son.
The latter, with adult's features, is blessing the audiance with his right hand, while holding a golden Gospel with the left.
Looking carefully at the Virgin's chest, we can notice a manifestation of the Holy Spirit by her pearl necklace.
The Greek initials of the two subjets (Mother of God and The One who is) stands out on the golden background.
Other versions of the same subject depict the Mother of God without the Infant Jesus and with 6 swords pirecing her heart with one downwards.
Several miracles are attributed to this famous icon, foremost among which are the effusion of myron, a perfumed Chrism oil, and the bleeding of the left shoulder.
The icon is delivered with expertise and certificate of originality in an elegant velvet case.
