Modern Russian icon, Mary Helper in Childbirth, 12x11 in
Modern Russian icon, Mary Helper in Childbirth, 12x11 in.
Modern Russian icon portraying the Madonna as a helper during childbirth, of the Theotokos type.
Russian women have prayed to the Mother of God as a protector during childbirth since the 14th century.
The icon depicts Mary seated with the Infant Jesus in her lap. Two angels hold a cloak behind the Virgin, seemingly covering the moment of childbirth.
Created using the egg tempera technique, the icon is presented in an elegant blue case lined w...
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Modern Russian icon, Mary Helper in Childbirth, 12x11 in.
Modern Russian icon portraying the Madonna as a helper during childbirth, of the Theotokos type.
Russian women have prayed to the Mother of God as a protector during childbirth since the 14th century.
The icon depicts Mary seated with the Infant Jesus in her lap. Two angels hold a cloak behind the Virgin, seemingly covering the moment of childbirth.
Created using the egg tempera technique, the icon is presented in an elegant blue case lined with satin.
Origin: Russia.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Dimensions: 12.2x10.6 in.
Year of production: 2023.