Ancient Russian icon Dormition of Mary 18th century 31x26 cm
Ancient Russian icon Dormition of Mary 18th century 31x26 cm. The orthodox icon represents Mary's assumption into Heaven, that is, the moment in which Mary's body and her soul transfer and are welcomed by the angels into heaven next to the Son and God the Father. The burial place, which would be an object of veneration, is unknown, and this makes the fact that at the moment of death Mary's body was transferred directly to the afterlife more truthful. In Byzantine art the Virgin is represented on...
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Ancient Russian icon Dormition of Mary 18th century 31x26 cm. The orthodox icon represents Mary's assumption into Heaven, that is, the moment in which Mary's body and her soul transfer and are welcomed by the angels into heaven next to the Son and God the Father. The burial place, which would be an object of veneration, is unknown, and this makes the fact that at the moment of death Mary's body was transferred directly to the afterlife more truthful. In Byzantine art the Virgin is represented on her deathbed surrounded by the Apostles, while Christ carries her soul in his arms.
Subject: Dormition of MaryProvenance: YaroslavTechnique: egg temperaMaterials: wood, levkasPeriod: 18th centuryMeasurement: 31x26.4x2.2 cmThe icon is shipped together with a box and an appraisal carried out by an expert.