Modern Russian icon, Softener of Evil Hearts, 12x11 in
Modern Russian icon, Softener of Evil Hearts, 12x11 in. Modern icon from Russia, representing the Theotokos, Softener of Evil Hearts, also called "The Prophecy of Simeon", with reference to the words the right man told to Mary and Joseph, when he met them at the temple for Jesus's presentation.
According to Luke's Gospel, the Holy Spirit had revealed to Simeon that he would had not died before seeing the coming of Christ. The day of Jesus' presentation at the temple, 40 days afters his birth, Sim...
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Modern Russian icon, Softener of Evil Hearts, 12x11 in. Modern icon from Russia, representing the Theotokos, Softener of Evil Hearts, also called "The Prophecy of Simeon", with reference to the words the right man told to Mary and Joseph, when he met them at the temple for Jesus's presentation.
According to Luke's Gospel, the Holy Spirit had revealed to Simeon that he would had not died before seeing the coming of Christ. The day of Jesus' presentation at the temple, 40 days afters his birth, Simeon took the Infant in his arms and recognised him as the Messiah, pronouncing the famous words of grace that today are contained in what we call the Canticle of Simeon ("Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation...") and prophesied to Mary: "A sword will pierce your own soul so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed".
The Virgin is depicted with 7 sworrds piercing her chest, three on the right, three on the left and one on the bottom. Seven is a biblical number, indicating plenitude.
Icon delivered in an elegant blue velvet case with satin lining.
Provenance: Russia.
Technique: egg tempera.
Materials: wood, levkas.
Year of production: 2023.
Measures: 12.2x10.6 inches.
