Petrovskaja icon of the Mother of God with gold leaf decoration, hand-painted in Russian style, 12x10 in
Petrovskaja icon of the Mother of God with gold leaf decoration, hand-painted in Russian style, 12x10 in.
This icon is characterised by the Virgin's right hand delicately placed near the Divine Son's neck, in a gesture of deep affection and protection.
The icon is named after the Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Peter, who painted it while he was the igumen of the Volinia monastery. His memory is celebrated on August 24, the day following the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, and the annive...
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Petrovskaja icon of the Mother of God with gold leaf decoration, hand-painted in Russian style, 12x10 in.
This icon is characterised by the Virgin's right hand delicately placed near the Divine Son's neck, in a gesture of deep affection and protection.
The icon is named after the Metropolitan of Moscow, St. Peter, who painted it while he was the igumen of the Volinia monastery. His memory is celebrated on August 24, the day following the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, and the anniversary of the transport of the saint metropolitan's relics.
The icon was entirely hand-painted following the strict iconographic tradition and the strict rules of the Russian Orthodox Church. Enriched with precious gold leaf details.
Dimensions: 11.8x9.8 in – Thickness: 1.2 in.
Made on linden wood, carefully smoothed and prepared, it stands out for its high craftsmanship quality: every stroke testifies to the skill and devotion of the iconographer.
Small imperfections are an integral part of the manual process and emphasise the uniqueness of the work.
A spiritually intense icon, perfect for those seeking an authentic sacred image, rich in symbolism and history.
