Icon - Achtyrskaya - Wood
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Description from the seller
Virgin of Ajtýrsk (also written Ajtírsk, Ajtýrskaia, Ajtýrskaya or Akhtýrskaya).
Iconographic identification
This icon is very recognizable by several clear features that appear in the image:
The Virgin alone, half-length, with her head inclined and hands crossed in prayer over her chest.
Christ crucified appears to one side, usually to the right of the Virgin.
Adam's skull at the foot of the cross, a symbol of humanity's redemption.
Gold background and austere style, typical of the Russian tradition of the eighteenth century.
On the sides there are usually small saints or angels, as in your icon.
Origin and devotion
Origin: the town of Ajtýrka (Ajtýrsk), in present-day Ukraine.
Date of appearance: 1739.
Highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Christ is attributed with healings, especially of illnesses and fevers, and a strong maternal intercession.
Theological meaning
The Virgin does not hold the Child:
She Contemplates the sacrifice of Christ
Represents silent obedience, contained sorrow, and intercessory prayer
Visually unites Incarnation and Redemption.
A certificate of authenticity is issued. Endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia
Virgin of Ajtýrsk (also written Ajtírsk, Ajtýrskaia, Ajtýrskaya or Akhtýrskaya).
Iconographic identification
This icon is very recognizable by several clear features that appear in the image:
The Virgin alone, half-length, with her head inclined and hands crossed in prayer over her chest.
Christ crucified appears to one side, usually to the right of the Virgin.
Adam's skull at the foot of the cross, a symbol of humanity's redemption.
Gold background and austere style, typical of the Russian tradition of the eighteenth century.
On the sides there are usually small saints or angels, as in your icon.
Origin and devotion
Origin: the town of Ajtýrka (Ajtýrsk), in present-day Ukraine.
Date of appearance: 1739.
Highly venerated in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Christ is attributed with healings, especially of illnesses and fevers, and a strong maternal intercession.
Theological meaning
The Virgin does not hold the Child:
She Contemplates the sacrifice of Christ
Represents silent obedience, contained sorrow, and intercessory prayer
Visually unites Incarnation and Redemption.
A certificate of authenticity is issued. Endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of Estonia
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Achtyrskaya
Weight
1.15 kg
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
33 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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