Theotokos of Smolensk, antique Russian icon restored in the 21st century, 14x10 in
Theotokos of Smolensk, antique Russian icon restored in the 21st century, 13.8x10.2 inches. Antique Russian icon of the 19th century, restored in the 21st, painted by hand with egg tempera on wood with levkas.
The original icon, named after the city of Smolensk when it was moved, belongs to the Hodegetria iconographic type, characterised by the right of the Theotokos pointing at her Son and inviting people to worship him as the only way toward salvation (this type of Theotokos is also known as Ou...
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Theotokos of Smolensk, antique Russian icon restored in the 21st century, 13.8x10.2 inches. Antique Russian icon of the 19th century, restored in the 21st, painted by hand with egg tempera on wood with levkas.
The original icon, named after the city of Smolensk when it was moved, belongs to the Hodegetria iconographic type, characterised by the right of the Theotokos pointing at her Son and inviting people to worship him as the only way toward salvation (this type of Theotokos is also known as Our Lady of the Way).
Delivered in a velvet case with expertise of the Russian Cultural Heritage and certificate of guarantee and originality.