Ancient Russian icon Madonna of the three hands golden riza 19th century 31x24 cm

Ancient Russian icon Madonna of the three hands golden riza 19th century 31x24 cm. Following an unjust conviction in 716, John Damaskin had his hand cut off. After numerous sufferings, he asked the caliph for the return of his hand and the latter agreed. After placing his hand in its place, John began to pray before an image of the Mother of God, who after a while appeared before him and told him that he was healed. Out of joy he wrote a song to express his love for the Mother of God and once he became a monk he attached a silver hand in memory of his healing. The orthodox icon was given as a gift to the archbishop of Serbia, but during the Turkish attack, it was loaded onto a donkey to make it escape the enemies. The icon arrived on Mount Athos and was taken by the monks to the Hilendarsi monastery. After a discussion about who should become parish priest, the Mother of God signaled that she should be one herself. Since then the monks have received the blessing directly from the icon.
Subject: Madonna of the Three Hands,Origin: Moscow,Technique: egg tempera,Materials: wood, levkas,Period: 19th century,Measurement: 31x24 cm.The icon is delivered inside an elegant box, together with the appraisal carried out by an expert.