Ancient Russian icon Dormition of the Virgin, 19th century, 32x27 cm
Ancient Russian icon Dormition of the Virgin, 19th century, 32x27 cm. Icon of the Dormition of the Virgin, representing Holy Mary passing away, or more accurately drifting off into a deep sleep and then taken up into heaven, as the Orthodox tradition wants.
The icon is dominated by Christ's image, surrounded by the light of Resurrection, holding the Mother soul in his hands. The Virgin's soul is represented like a child, daughter of her son. The apostles and the pious women are gathered around th...
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Ancient Russian icon Dormition of the Virgin, 19th century, 32x27 cm. Icon of the Dormition of the Virgin, representing Holy Mary passing away, or more accurately drifting off into a deep sleep and then taken up into heaven, as the Orthodox tradition wants.
The icon is dominated by Christ's image, surrounded by the light of Resurrection, holding the Mother soul in his hands. The Virgin's soul is represented like a child, daughter of her son. The apostles and the pious women are gathered around the Virgin Mary.
Subject: Dormition of the Virgin
Origin: Moscow
Technique: egg tempera, gold leaf
Material: wood, levkas
Measures: 32x27x2.5 cm
Time period: 19th century.
Delivered in an elegant case with certification, history of the icon and export document.
