Pokrov Russian icon on antique restored board, 19th century 30x25 cm
Pokrov Russian icon on antique restored board, 19th century 34x32 cm. Icon on an antique board of wood levkas the 19th century painted by hand by Russian masters with egg tempera.
The icon Pokrov or Our Lady of Protection refers to the apparition of the Virgin to Saint Andrew the Fool, where she spreads her veil over the attendance to protect it, but it's also connceted to Saint Romanos the Melodist, author of Akathistos hymn.
According to tradition, the Virgin appeared to him and made him swallo...
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Pokrov Russian icon on antique restored board, 19th century 34x32 cm. Icon on an antique board of wood levkas the 19th century painted by hand by Russian masters with egg tempera.
The icon Pokrov or Our Lady of Protection refers to the apparition of the Virgin to Saint Andrew the Fool, where she spreads her veil over the attendance to protect it, but it's also connceted to Saint Romanos the Melodist, author of Akathistos hymn.
According to tradition, the Virgin appeared to him and made him swallow a scroll, giving him the gift of an extraordinary voice to sing the praises of the Holy Mary.
As a result of iconographic creations characteristic of the XVII-XVIII century, characters like angels, saints, kings and believers have increased.
Saint Romanos is painted standing in front of emperors and singing, but also lying sick on his bed, receiving the Virgin's apparition.
Andrew the Fool points to his disciple the Virgin's vision with her veil, surrounded by Saints in supplication.
On the side, we find the portraits of the Guardian Angel, Saint Anne, Saints Feodor and Dimitri.
Delivered with certificate of authenticity.
