Hand-painted iconographic egg, Our Lady of Kazan, 8 in
Hand-painted iconographic egg, Our Lady of Kazan, 8 in. The Mother of God of Kazan has been intricately hand-painted using the iconographic technique on a wooden egg. As a symbol of life, this is a prestigious reproduction of the sacred icon of Our Layd of Kazan, cherished in Russia. The reverence for the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan grew significantly during the 17th century with the reigning Romanov dynasty, being hailed as the protector of Russia against invaders. The Mother of God of...
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Hand-painted iconographic egg, Our Lady of Kazan, 8 in. The Mother of God of Kazan has been intricately hand-painted using the iconographic technique on a wooden egg. As a symbol of life, this is a prestigious reproduction of the sacred icon of Our Layd of Kazan, cherished in Russia. The reverence for the icon of the Mother of God of Kazan grew significantly during the 17th century with the reigning Romanov dynasty, being hailed as the protector of Russia against invaders. The Mother of God of Kazan, depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus, was originally crafted in Constantinople at the beginning of the last millennium and was discovered in 1209 during the Tatar invasion. This egg is meticulously hand-painted by skilled Russian painters specialised in the freehand miniature painting school. They excel in providing the icon with distinct expressive features and intricate details. Eggs symbolise life in various cultures worldwide, and the egg on the pedestal serves as a symbolic reminder of life's presence.