Painted wooden egg on light blue background, Mother of God of Yaroslavl, 10 in
Painted wooden egg on light blue background, Mother of God of Yaroslavl, 10 in.
Russian wooden egg painted by expert painters specialised in freehand painting of the miniature school on a light blue background. The gold leaf technique, used on this piece, highlights details like halos and decorations around the icon and pedestal.
The Mother of God of Jaroslavl, also known as Theotokos of Tenderness, cradles Baby Jesus, who gently caresses his mother's face, conveying love and serenity.
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Painted wooden egg on light blue background, Mother of God of Yaroslavl, 10 in.
Russian wooden egg painted by expert painters specialised in freehand painting of the miniature school on a light blue background. The gold leaf technique, used on this piece, highlights details like halos and decorations around the icon and pedestal.
The Mother of God of Jaroslavl, also known as Theotokos of Tenderness, cradles Baby Jesus, who gently caresses his mother's face, conveying love and serenity.
Actual measurements are 8.7x2.4 in, while the egg itself is 5.1x3.9 in.
Made in Russia and painted by hand.