Virgin of Tichvin, late 18th century, 22 x 17 The Tikhvinskaya is a variant of the Smolenskaya, but she isn't so strictly frontal anymore. The heads of mother and child are slightly turned to each other, which makes the icon somewhat kinder and less dogmatic. The child, in profile, is sitting on his mother's left arm, he has drawn up his right knee and shows the sole of his right foot. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and in his left hand he holds a book roll. Every Icon is sold with extensive written expertise. Condition: authentic icon in original condition. Provenance: private collection Germany. Shipping cost 20 euro in side Europe. With buying on the icon is agreeing on the shipping cost. If the paid shipping cost are lower we refund the difference at 10 euro minimum. Excellent condition with wear and damages. Icon is shipped with the local French post.