AN IMPORTANT AND MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF
AN IMPORTANT AND MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD OF SMOLENSK Russian, early 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes made of gold. Traditionally painted in sombre colours, the Mother of God shown half-length holding the Christ Child in her left arm, her right hand showing the way. The Christ Child making a sign of blessing. The background and border stripped to gesso, partially restored. 75.2 x 53.7 cm.BEDEUTENDE UND MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON SMOLENSK (SMOLENSKAJA) Russland, Anfang 16. Jh. Einzeltafel. Kowtscheg, Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimben vergoldet. 75,2 x 53,7 cm. Farbe des Hintergrundes und Randes abgenommen, partiell min. rest.
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AN IMPORTANT AND MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD OF SMOLENSK Russian, early 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes made of gold. Traditionally painted in sombre colours, the Mother of God shown half-length holding the Christ Child in her left arm, her right hand showing the way. The Christ Child making a sign of blessing. The background and border stripped to gesso, partially restored. 75.2 x 53.7 cm.BEDEUTENDE UND MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON SMOLENSK (SMOLENSKAJA) Russland, Anfang 16. Jh. Einzeltafel. Kowtscheg, Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Nimben vergoldet. 75,2 x 53,7 cm. Farbe des Hintergrundes und Randes abgenommen, partiell min. rest.