Antique Russian Icons – The Mother of God of the Passion

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MG9326 Russian Icon depicting The Mother of God of the Passion

 

The Russian name is Strastnaja, after an old convent for women,
where an icon of this type was venerated.
The origin of this type is Byzantine.
Feast day of the icon: August 13th. Egg temper on levkas, wooden panel.
Retouches in the background of the icon.
End of 18th century. Dimensions: 87 x 70 cm.

 

 

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