Vladimirskaja icon of the Mother-of-God, Romanian, hand-painted, antiqued finish, 12x10 in
Vladimirskaja icon of the Mother-of-God, Romanian, hand-painted, antiqued finish, 12x10 in.
Painted by Romanian iconographers according to the Byzantine tradition, the image is executed on a wooden panel with gold leaf. The Virgin is portrayed wearing a dark mantle in brown-violet tones with light edging and decorative stars; the Child is dressed in a reddish‑orange garment and leans his face tenderly against his Mother's, set against a golden background with Greek inscriptions.
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Vladimirskaja icon of the Mother-of-God, Romanian, hand-painted, antiqued finish, 12x10 in.
Painted by Romanian iconographers according to the Byzantine tradition, the image is executed on a wooden panel with gold leaf. The Virgin is portrayed wearing a dark mantle in brown-violet tones with light edging and decorative stars; the Child is dressed in a reddish‑orange garment and leans his face tenderly against his Mother's, set against a golden background with Greek inscriptions.
This icon belongs to the iconographic type known as the Mother of Tenderness, a tradition originating in Constantinople and later especially venerated in the city of Vladimir, where the image became a devotional symbol of protection for the community. Each icon is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Panel with antiqued effect of 1-inch thick.
Measures: 12.2x9.1x1 in.