Russian icon, 5.5x4 in, Nursing Mother of God
Russian icon, 5.5x4 in, Nursing Mother of God.
Russian icon of 5.5x4.3 in depicting the Nursing Mother of God holding Baby Jesus.
A reproduction on linden wood of the original 18th-century icon, covered in gold leaf and hand-painted following the principles of the Byzantine-Russian school.
The Virgin, with royal drapes, is portrayed slightly bowing while holding her Son. Her gaze doesn't meet the Child's, appearing pensive and sad, perhaps reflecting her awareness of witnessing her son's sacrifice...
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Russian icon, 5.5x4 in, Nursing Mother of God.
Russian icon of 5.5x4.3 in depicting the Nursing Mother of God holding Baby Jesus.
A reproduction on linden wood of the original 18th-century icon, covered in gold leaf and hand-painted following the principles of the Byzantine-Russian school.
The Virgin, with royal drapes, is portrayed slightly bowing while holding her Son. Her gaze doesn't meet the Child's, appearing pensive and sad, perhaps reflecting her awareness of witnessing her son's sacrifice for humanity. The Child, like any infant, leans towards the mother's breast faintly seen through her garments, eager to be breastfed.
The icon aims to highlight Baby Jesus's dual nature, both divine and common as a regular child.
The golden background features the sun darkened, the moon turned red, Greek initials of the Mother of God, and numerous trees.
On the back, there is a hook for hanging and a warranty certificate, accompanied by a brief description of the icon.
Delivered in a simple wooden gift box.
