Icon - Mother of God - Wood

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19th-century Russian icon depicting the Virgin of Deesis interceding with Christ on behalf of us poor sinners...

The Deesis is a central theme in Byzantine art, symbolising the intercession of the Church (represented by Mary and John the Baptist) with Christ for salvation.

The Mother of God is turned three-quarters towards Jesus, her hands raised or joined in a sign of intercession.

Tempera on wood panels. The haloes made of gold. The background stripped to gesso, craquelé, partially restored.

Measurements: 29.5 x 28.4 x 2,5 cm.

19th-century Russian icon depicting the Virgin of Deesis interceding with Christ on behalf of us poor sinners...

The Deesis is a central theme in Byzantine art, symbolising the intercession of the Church (represented by Mary and John the Baptist) with Christ for salvation.

The Mother of God is turned three-quarters towards Jesus, her hands raised or joined in a sign of intercession.

Tempera on wood panels. The haloes made of gold. The background stripped to gesso, craquelé, partially restored.

Measurements: 29.5 x 28.4 x 2,5 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Mother of God
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
29.5 cm
Width
28.4 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1800-1850
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Objects sold
91.67%
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