Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now 1917 at Saint John

1917 at Saint John

illustrating a wooden scene

Established in 1895

with silvered clasp attached to ribbon

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now 1917 at Saint JohnA well preserved icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inset with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse depicts a hand painted, finely detailed image of the crowned Theotokos clutching the infant Christ. Both wear red cloaks with blue undergarments signifying their divinity and humanity, respectively. Their heads are surrounded by gilded halos, while the Theotokos is flanked by Greek