Russian Orthodox Icon Tempera On Wood With Roman The Melodist Pokrow

Russian Orthodox icon dating from the end of the 19th century made in oil on a fir type wood.
Our Icon was originally to be covered by a riza in copper or solid silver, the original copper nails remain.
This icon depicts the famous scene of Saint Romanus the Melodist, considered one of the greatest Greek hymnographers, called "the Pindar of thythmic poetry."
According to Orthodox tradition, Romanus the Melodist said Romanus fell asleep during the night.
Vigil at the Church of the Panagia in Blachernae and as he was sleeping, the Theotokos appeared to him with a scroll in her hand.
She ordered him to eat the scroll, and as soon as he did so, he awoke.
He immediately received a blessing from the Patriarch, mounted the pulpit, and sang extemporaneously his famous Nativity kontakion,
"Today the Virgin gives birth to Him who is above all being."
The emperor, the patriarch, the clergy and the entire congregation were astonished both by the theological depth of the hymn and by Romanos' clear and sonorous singing.
According to tradition, it was the very first kontakion ever sung.
Our work measures 30cm x 22.5cm. Possible delivery by chronopost for:
France 30€
Europe 50€
Others 70€