Russian con of Unexpected Joy on antique board, 15x12 in
Russian icon of Unexpected Joy on antique board, 15x12 in.
Inspired by the tale of St. Bishop Dimitri of Rostov, this Russian icon depicts a sinner receiving the gifts of repentance and divine mercy during prayer in front of an icon of Our Lady, leading to an unexpected joy.
The icon shows the sinner kneeling on the left side with the Madonna and Child portrayed on the top right. The inscription at the bottom contains the beginning of the tale by Dimitri of Rostov.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
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Russian icon of Unexpected Joy on antique board, 15x12 in.
Inspired by the tale of St. Bishop Dimitri of Rostov, this Russian icon depicts a sinner receiving the gifts of repentance and divine mercy during prayer in front of an icon of Our Lady, leading to an unexpected joy.
The icon shows the sinner kneeling on the left side with the Madonna and Child portrayed on the top right. The inscription at the bottom contains the beginning of the tale by Dimitri of Rostov.
Origin: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera on wood with levkas preparation.
Dimensions: 14.6x11.8 in.
Period: 19th century, restored in the 21st century.
Handcrafted with a profound message of grace and hope, this icon upholds the tradition of Russian sacred art.
The icon comes with a certificate of authenticity and a brief narrative of its spiritual significance.
