Mother of God of Tikhvin, antique restored Russian hand-painted restored icon, 12x10 in
Mother of God of Tikhvin, antique restored Russian hand-painted restored icon, 12x10 in.
The icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin is one of the most revered sacred images in Russia. The painting was first discovered in 1383 near Novgorod. Legend speaks of four appearances of this icon in the 16th century, with the last one occurring on the left bank of the Tikhvinka River, where the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin and the Tikhvinski Monastery were later built in 1560.
This icon follows the H...
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Mother of God of Tikhvin, antique restored Russian hand-painted restored icon, 12x10 in.
The icon of the Mother of God of Tikhvin is one of the most revered sacred images in Russia. The painting was first discovered in 1383 near Novgorod. Legend speaks of four appearances of this icon in the 16th century, with the last one occurring on the left bank of the Tikhvinka River, where the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin and the Tikhvinski Monastery were later built in 1560.
This icon follows the Hodegetria style, where the Virgin points to the Infant Jesus seated on her lap, while blessing her with her right hand.
This gesture symbolises the Virgin showing people that the path to Christ is the true way to salvation.
Therefore, this icon serves not only as an object of devotion but also as a spiritual guide to God and eternal salvation.
Subjects: Mother of God of Tikhvin.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: Egg tempera.
Materials: Wood, levkas.
Measurements: 11.8x10.2 in.
Era: 19th century restored in the 21st century.
This icon is shipped with a case and a certification provided by an expert.