Bronze Smolensk icon with Deesis Russia XIX C. 10x5 cm
Bronze Smolensk icon with Deesis Russia XIX C. 10x5 cm.
This small icon is made of bronze and measures 8.7x6.7cm. It is characterized by a central panel depicting the Madonna of Smolensk surrounded by smaller portraits of Saints in Deesis, that is, bent over to ask the intercession of the Virgin. The figures, identified by inscriptions, stand out against the aquamarine enamel background.The Madonna of Smolensk instead depicts the Virgin as Hodegetria, indicating the way with her right hand while ...
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Bronze Smolensk icon with Deesis Russia XIX C. 10x5 cm.
This small icon is made of bronze and measures 8.7x6.7cm. It is characterized by a central panel depicting the Madonna of Smolensk surrounded by smaller portraits of Saints in Deesis, that is, bent over to ask the intercession of the Virgin. The figures, identified by inscriptions, stand out against the aquamarine enamel background.The Madonna of Smolensk instead depicts the Virgin as Hodegetria, indicating the way with her right hand while in her left arm she holds the Child blessing.This icon is a travel icon due to its small size. This kind of icon spread in Russia starting from 1440 thanks to the need of believers to be able to venerate the image at any time and never part from it. This was how these icons were created, suitable thanks to their weight and their measures to be worn around the neck, and long lasting compared to the wooden counterparts.This Smolensk icon of the Mother of God is delivered with a certificate of authenticity and export document.
