Antique Russian Icon XIX century Mother of God of Nicaea gold background, 12.6x10.4 cm
Antique Russian icon depicting the Mother of God of Nicaea, titled “Your Womb Has Become a Table”, created in the XIX century and originating from the Vetka area within the Old Believers tradition. The panel measures 12.6x10.4 cm. The religious icon is painted in egg tempera on wood with levkas and features a gold ground that emphasizes the sacred character of the image and creates a strong contrast with the painted figures. The title “Your Womb Has Become a Table” highlights the Virgin’s role a...
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Antique Russian icon depicting the Mother of God of Nicaea, titled “Your Womb Has Become a Table”, created in the XIX century and originating from the Vetka area within the Old Believers tradition. The panel measures 12.6x10.4 cm. The religious icon is painted in egg tempera on wood with levkas and features a gold ground that emphasizes the sacred character of the image and creates a strong contrast with the painted figures. The title “Your Womb Has Become a Table” highlights the Virgin’s role as the one who received Christ, linking the mystery of the Incarnation with an implicit Eucharistic reference. The composition belongs to the Orthodox iconographic tradition and reflects the symbolic language of Russian sacred painting.
Provenance: Vetka, Old Believers tradition
Period: XIX century
Technique: egg tempera
Materials: wood and levkas
Finish: gold ground
Dimensions: 12.6x10.4 cm