Ancient Russian Icon Madonna Kazan XVII-XVIII Century 30x25 cm with Honorary Iris Pearl Embroidery

Ancient Russian Icon Madonna Kazan XVII-XVIII Century 30x25 cm. This venerated icon was found in Kazan on July 8, 1579, after the Virgin appeared to a girl indicating where it had been hidden during the Tartar invasion. In 1612, a copy accompanied Kusma Minin and Prince Dmitri Pogiarski in liberating Moscow from the Poles, becoming the protector of the Romanov dynasty and one of Russia's most cherished relics. The main liturgical feasts occur on July 8, for the appearance, and October 22 for the liberation of Moscow, traditionally celebrated with solemn processions. In the 18th century, it was declared the patroness of St. Petersburg, where the majestic Kazan Cathedral was dedicated on Nevsky Prospekt. Its protection was also invoked during the 1812 war and the siege of Leningrad in World War II. Small in size like the original, it belongs to the Odighitria type, depicting the Mother of God half-length with the Baby in an upright position, a widespread iconographic model from the 16th century.

Origin: Moscow, Russia.

Technique: egg tempera.

Materials: wood-levkas.

Measurements: 31x26 cm.

Era: XVII-XVIII Century.

The orthodox icon will be shipped in an elegant blue velvet box lined with satin, accompanied by an expert report certifying its authenticity and explaining the symbolism of the images.