Romanian hand-painted icon, Mother of God of Smolensk, 5.5x7 in
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Model: IC000595
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Romanian hand-painted icon, Mother of God of Smolensk, 5.5x7 in. Icon representing the Mother of God Hodegetria of Smolensk, painted by hand by experienced Romanian artists on a wooden board with golden background.
The original icon was painted by Luc the Evangelist and was brought from Jerusalem to Constantinople in 1046 and then to Smolensk in the 12th century. The victory of Smolensk against the Golden Horde is attributed to this very icon.
The painting is delivered in a case with certificate of authenticity and a short story of the icon.
