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RUSSIAN FOUR-PRONG ICON OF THE VIRGIN
Russia, ca. 1850–1900
Provenance: Private collection
Region: Russia
Period: 1850–1900 (late 19th century)
Material: Tempera on panel (no gilding)
Style: Russian Orthodox iconographic tradition
Shipped only to European countries
Description
Russian four-part icon, painted in tempera on panel, structured by a blue cross dividing the composition into four scenes dedicated to different Marian titles for devotional use in 19th-century Orthodox Russia.
In the upper left quadrant is depicted the Virgin of the Burning Bush (Neopalimaya Kupina), enclosed in a four-pointed star with angels in the corners, a symbol of protection against fires and sudden dangers.
In the upper right quadrant, the Virgin of Consolation to the Afflicted (Skorbyashchaya) appears blessing the faithful who come to beseech help for illnesses or misfortunes.
The lower left quadrant shows the Mother of God “of the Akathist” (or of an akathistic character), where the crowned Virgin stands behind a lectern holding the Child, emphasizing her role as Teacher and Mediator.
The lower right quadrant represents the Dormition of the Mother of God (Uspéniye): the apostles surround the bed as Christ receives Mary’s soul, depicted as a girl wrapped in light.
The reverse presents the darkened surface typical of Russian panels, with remnants of a removed label and brush marks characteristic of traditional construction. The polychromy is typical of the second half of the 19th century, with matte colors, fine outlining, and writing in ecclesiastical Slavonic.
RUSSIAN FOUR-PRONG ICON OF THE VIRGIN
Russia, ca. 1850–1900
Provenance: Private collection
Region: Russia
Period: 1850–1900 (late 19th century)
Material: Tempera on panel (no gilding)
Style: Russian Orthodox iconographic tradition
Shipped only to European countries
Description
Russian four-part icon, painted in tempera on panel, structured by a blue cross dividing the composition into four scenes dedicated to different Marian titles for devotional use in 19th-century Orthodox Russia.
In the upper left quadrant is depicted the Virgin of the Burning Bush (Neopalimaya Kupina), enclosed in a four-pointed star with angels in the corners, a symbol of protection against fires and sudden dangers.
In the upper right quadrant, the Virgin of Consolation to the Afflicted (Skorbyashchaya) appears blessing the faithful who come to beseech help for illnesses or misfortunes.
The lower left quadrant shows the Mother of God “of the Akathist” (or of an akathistic character), where the crowned Virgin stands behind a lectern holding the Child, emphasizing her role as Teacher and Mediator.
The lower right quadrant represents the Dormition of the Mother of God (Uspéniye): the apostles surround the bed as Christ receives Mary’s soul, depicted as a girl wrapped in light.
The reverse presents the darkened surface typical of Russian panels, with remnants of a removed label and brush marks characteristic of traditional construction. The polychromy is typical of the second half of the 19th century, with matte colors, fine outlining, and writing in ecclesiastical Slavonic.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
32 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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