Antique Russian icon of the Burning Bush, beginning 19th century 30x25 cm
Antique Russian icon of the Burning Bush, beginning 19th century 30x25 cm. Russian icon painted by hand in the beginning of the 19th century, representing the Mother of God called "Burning Bush". This name refers to the miracle of the Old Testament where Moses saw a burning bush that was not consumed. According to the Church, the flames were the Glory of God made light, announcing Jesus transfiguration and that's why the bush could never be consumed.
The miracle is therefore a prefiguration of Je...
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Antique Russian icon of the Burning Bush, beginning 19th century 30x25 cm. Russian icon painted by hand in the beginning of the 19th century, representing the Mother of God called "Burning Bush". This name refers to the miracle of the Old Testament where Moses saw a burning bush that was not consumed. According to the Church, the flames were the Glory of God made light, announcing Jesus transfiguration and that's why the bush could never be consumed.
The miracle is therefore a prefiguration of Jesus' birth from the Virgin Mary.
The flames were then a manifestation of the integrity of the Mother of God, which will always remains intact.
The fire is the symbol of the divinity and the bush of humanity, so the icon is a prefiguration of Christ's incarnation through Mary.
Icon of 35x31 cm of the Czarist era, approximately of the 19th century, made of wood levkas and painted by hand on a gold leaf.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.
Customer Reviews
Cyril B.11/19/2021Superbe travail de haute qualité, très belle finition pour cette icône Russe. Juste magnifique.
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