Mother of God Ovsepetaya (the All-praised)
Title: Mother of God Ovsepetaya (the All-praised)
Origin: Russia Religious Antique Old Icon
Date/Period: 17th century
Size: 31 x 26 cm
Provenance: The Mother of God, in half-figure, is holding in her left arm the seated Christ. She is wearing a richly adorned maphorion that has a wide hem on which the inscriptions ''Oh, you most saintly of all saints, who hath given birth to Christ the Word.'' are displayed. The maphorion is decorated with blankets of clouds. In Russian icon-painting tradition, this iconography is known from the 17th century, and the earliest depiction of the all-hymned Mother has been found on several pages of Syrian face icon-painting original of 17th century. On one of those pages, the icon is called Arapskaya – “Arabic”… Maria is crowned with a wide royal crown. The edge of the shawl is covered with the words of above-mentioned motet, and shoulders and head of Maria are painted with three angels, instead of traditional stars, which is often interpreted by the Orthodox theologians as the ancient symbolic image of the Trinity. Probably, according to the understanding of 17th century, such a mystical reading of the subject was connected to East, Egypt or Palestine; what is reflected in “Arabic” or “Arabian” title of the icon. A Rare icon with clouds and text on here cloth painted with tender faces. Condition: authentic icon. Authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.
Reserve: $1,300.00
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Title: Mother of God Ovsepetaya (the All-praised)
Origin: Russia Religious Antique Old Icon
Date/Period: 17th century
Size: 31 x 26 cm
Provenance: The Mother of God, in half-figure, is holding in her left arm the seated Christ. She is wearing a richly adorned maphorion that has a wide hem on which the inscriptions ''Oh, you most saintly of all saints, who hath given birth to Christ the Word.'' are displayed. The maphorion is decorated with blankets of clouds. In Russian icon-painting tradition, this iconography is known from the 17th century, and the earliest depiction of the all-hymned Mother has been found on several pages of Syrian face icon-painting original of 17th century. On one of those pages, the icon is called Arapskaya – “Arabic”… Maria is crowned with a wide royal crown. The edge of the shawl is covered with the words of above-mentioned motet, and shoulders and head of Maria are painted with three angels, instead of traditional stars, which is often interpreted by the Orthodox theologians as the ancient symbolic image of the Trinity. Probably, according to the understanding of 17th century, such a mystical reading of the subject was connected to East, Egypt or Palestine; what is reflected in “Arabic” or “Arabian” title of the icon. A Rare icon with clouds and text on here cloth painted with tender faces. Condition: authentic icon. Authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.
Reserve: $1,300.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $50.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined Shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Netherlands.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided when you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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