Modern Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan, 12x11 in
Modern Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan, 12x11 in. Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, belonging to the Hodegetria iconographic type, painted by hand in Central Russia with egg tempera.
The first image of this icon was found in Kazan in 1579 after three apparitions of Our Lady to a young girl leading her to the spot where Christians had hidden the sacred painting before the Tartar invasion.
The icon is celebrated on July 8 and on the October 22 with a procession by Moscow town walls, blessing the e...
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Modern Russian icon, Our Lady of Kazan, 12x11 in. Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, belonging to the Hodegetria iconographic type, painted by hand in Central Russia with egg tempera.
The first image of this icon was found in Kazan in 1579 after three apparitions of Our Lady to a young girl leading her to the spot where Christians had hidden the sacred painting before the Tartar invasion.
The icon is celebrated on July 8 and on the October 22 with a procession by Moscow town walls, blessing the entire city with its invisible protection.
In this painting, the Infant Jesus is depicted in a standing position, blessing with his right hand according to the Orthodox rite.
Icon delivered in an elegant blue velvet case with satin lining.
Provenance: Moscow, Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Year of production: 2023.
Measures: 12.2x10.6 inches.
