This is a late 19th-century Russian icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, rendered in tempera on a wooden panel. Iconographic Type: The image is a variant of the Hodegetria ("She Who Shows the Way"), a common Orthodox theme where Mary points to Christ as the path to salvation. Russian Icon Collection Composition: The central image shows the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, accompanied by smaller figures of saints, likely including Saint Catherine on the right, in the borders. RUSSIAN ICON, MADONNA OF KAZAN, TEMPERA PAINTING ON GOLD BACKGROUND (GOLD PLATING WEAR) Russian icon, Madonna of Kazan, tempera painting on gold background (gold plating wear) This icon overall in very good antique condition, with some spots and signs of wear, but nothing unusual for its age (for details, please see pictures) Photos are part of the description. Will be sent with safe packaging.