Clément Floch

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Beautiful original icon of the Madonna and Child

It represents the Virgin Mary holding the Baby Jesus close, with their cheeks touching in a gesture of intimate affection.
• Features: The icon is often adorned with a riza (or oklad), a cover in precious metal that leaves visible only the faces and painted hands. •
• Meaning: It is regarded as the protector of Russia and symbolizes divine love and the future suffering of Christ.
• Origin: The original was painted in Constantinople in the 12th century and later moved to Russia.

Bella originale icona madonna e bambino

Rappresenta la Vergine Maria che stringe a sé il Bambino Gesù, con le guance che si toccano in un gesto di intimo affetto.
• Caratteristiche: L'icona è spesso adornata da una riza (o oklad), una copertura in metallo prezioso che lascia visibili solo i volti e le mani
dipinti. •
• Significato: È considerata la protettrice della Russia e simboleggia l'amore divino e la sofferenza futura di Cristo. a
• Origine: L'originale fu dipinto a Costantinopoli nel XII secolo e successivamente trasferito in Russia.


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Icon - Mother of God of Vladimir - Wood, Metal - 22 x 26 cm

1950-1960 - Russia

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Icon - Mother of God of Vladimir - Wood, Metal - 22 x 26 cm

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