Ancient Russian icon with riza, Joy of all who sorrow, 19th century, 11x10 in
Ancient Russian icon with riza, Joy of all who sorrow, 19th century, 11x10 in. This icon was glorified in 1688 after the miraculous healing of the sister of Patriarch Joachim.
In 1711 the icon was brought to Saint Petersburg and a copy of it to Moscow. The two icons are very different from each other, but in every copy, past or modern, of this icon there is always one feature in common: the people who sorrow, praying the Mother of God.
In the centre of the composition, the Holy Virgin is depicted ...
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Ancient Russian icon with riza, Joy of all who sorrow, 19th century, 11x10 in. This icon was glorified in 1688 after the miraculous healing of the sister of Patriarch Joachim.
In 1711 the icon was brought to Saint Petersburg and a copy of it to Moscow. The two icons are very different from each other, but in every copy, past or modern, of this icon there is always one feature in common: the people who sorrow, praying the Mother of God.
In the centre of the composition, the Holy Virgin is depicted with a crown on her head.
The image is surrounded by the signs of the Apocalypse.
Provenance: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Era: 19th century.
Measures: 11.4x9.8 inches.
Delivered in an elegant case with expertise signed by a qualified specialist.
