LARGE RUSSIAN 'ELEUSA' ICON, 19c.
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LARGE RUSSIAN 'ELEUSA' ICON, VIRGIN OF TENDERNESS, 19th CENTURY
Wood, polychrome egg tempera
Russia, 19th century or earlier
This large and curved icon is executed very finely with much attention for detail. Some of the hand painting shows evident relief such as the hems of Mary's garment. The icon bears inscriptions with the abbreviations for example for the names of Mary and Jesus. Back slats on verso still in place.
The Eleusa (or Eleousa) (Greek: tenderness or showing mercy) is a type of depiction of the Virgin Mary in icons in which the infant Jesus Christ is nestled against her cheek. In Eastern Orthodoxy the term Panagia Eleousa is often used. The Theotokos of Vladimir and Theotokos of Pochayiv are well-known examples of this type of icon.
Dimensions: 67 cm x 58 cm
Condition: painting shows craquelure and some paint chips, yet overall fine and appealing condition, woodworm holes are noticeable, yet no activity
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection
Wood, polychrome egg tempera
Russia, 19th century or earlier
This large and curved icon is executed very finely with much attention for detail. Some of the hand painting shows evident relief such as the hems of Mary's garment. The icon bears inscriptions with the abbreviations for example for the names of Mary and Jesus. Back slats on verso still in place.
The Eleusa (or Eleousa) (Greek: tenderness or showing mercy) is a type of depiction of the Virgin Mary in icons in which the infant Jesus Christ is nestled against her cheek. In Eastern Orthodoxy the term Panagia Eleousa is often used. The Theotokos of Vladimir and Theotokos of Pochayiv are well-known examples of this type of icon.
Dimensions: 67 cm x 58 cm
Condition: painting shows craquelure and some paint chips, yet overall fine and appealing condition, woodworm holes are noticeable, yet no activity
Provenance: From an Austrian private collection
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LARGE RUSSIAN 'ELEUSA' ICON, 19c.
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