Russian Orthodox Icon Our Lady Vladimir Virgin Tenderness Copper Nineteenth

Russian Orthodox icon (oil on panel) and its embossed and gilded copper oclade**, representing the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, representation of Our Lady of Vladimir* or Virgin of Tenderness, from the 19th century. This icon is in good general condition, in its juice. The oclade can be removed. A note: wear and scratches of the gilding on the oclade, some accidents and scratches on the painted panel, wear of time, look at the photos. * The Vladimir Mother of God, also known as Our Lady of Vladimir, Virgin of Vladimir or Vladimirskaya, is one of Russia's most revered Orthodox icons. The Mother of God (in Greek Theotokos), the Virgin Mary, is considered the patron saint of Russia. The icon is on display in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow (St. Nicholas of Tolmatchi Church annexed to the museum). His feast day is June 3. Even more than the more famous icons, the original has been copied many times over the centuries, and many copies have acquired considerable artistic and religious significance. The icon is a version of the Eleusa type (Virgin of "Tenderness"), carrying the Child Jesus snuggled against the maternal cheek. The Mother bows her face to the Child, who raises an anxious face towards her. ** The “oclades” or metallic covering can be in sculpted silver, encrusted with enamels or even in pearls, and are used for icons that have enabled a miracle. There are several kinds of oclade: the “Basma” which only covers the frame of the object. And the "Riza" which covers the background of the icon and leaves only the bodies of the characters visible. Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 27 cm Reference: D30 147 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com