FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON DON (DONSKAJA)
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE DONSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg, the reverse covered with fabric. The folds of the garments gilded. The Mother of God is depicted half-length, tenderly holding the Christ Child in her left arm. She presses her cheek against that of the Child, while Christ embraces His Mother's neck with His right arm. Minimally restored. 32.5 x 27.5 cm.
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE DONSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg, the reverse covered with fabric. The folds of the garments gilded. The Mother of God is depicted half-length, tenderly holding the Christ Child in her left arm. She presses her cheek against that of the Child, while Christ embraces His Mother's neck with His right arm. Minimally restored. 32.5 x 27.5 cm.
