Kiev Bratsk icon of the Mother of God, hand-painted, 12x9 in
Kiev Bratsk icon of the Mother of God, hand-painted, 12.2x9.1 in.
The icon was painted by expert Romanian iconographers on a wooden board following the Byzantine tradition.
The painting was named after Kiev city and Bratskij Monastery, where it was miraculously saved. Tradition says that during the Tartars' invasion in 1662, the icon was thrown into the Dnepr river following the church's destruction. Drifting to the monastery, devoted monks reverently retrieved it.
The icon depicts the Mother of Go...
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Kiev Bratsk icon of the Mother of God, hand-painted, 12.2x9.1 in.
The icon was painted by expert Romanian iconographers on a wooden board following the Byzantine tradition.
The painting was named after Kiev city and Bratskij Monastery, where it was miraculously saved. Tradition says that during the Tartars' invasion in 1662, the icon was thrown into the Dnepr river following the church's destruction. Drifting to the monastery, devoted monks reverently retrieved it.
The icon depicts the Mother of God with Baby Jesus, conveying protection and maternal love. The vibrant colours and characteristic Byzantine decorations make this representation particularly captivating.
Accompanied by an authenticity certificate, it comes in an elegant box, ideal for safekeeping or as a special gift.
