Our Lady of the Sign Icon Antique Russian 19th-century, 32.3x27.5 cm
Ancient Russian 19th-century icon Madonna of the Sign 32.3x27.5 cm. This religious icon, crafted in the early 19th century using the egg tempera technique on wood prepared in levkas, portrays the Madonna of the Sign surrounded by saints. The title originates from the prophecy of Isaiah ("Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son"), and the iconography depicts Mary with raised hands in prayer and the infant Jesus portrayed in her lap as a divine manifestation. The surrounding saints express ...
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Ancient Russian 19th-century icon Madonna of the Sign 32.3x27.5 cm. This religious icon, crafted in the early 19th century using the egg tempera technique on wood prepared in levkas, portrays the Madonna of the Sign surrounded by saints. The title originates from the prophecy of Isaiah ("Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son"), and the iconography depicts Mary with raised hands in prayer and the infant Jesus portrayed in her lap as a divine manifestation. The surrounding saints express their homage and intercession. Origin: Russia. Technique: egg tempera on wood with levkas preparation. Dimensions: 32.3 x 27.5 cm. Period: early 19th century. The orthodox icon comes with an expert appraisal certifying its authenticity and historical value, along with a description of the significance of the Madonna of the Sign in the Orthodox Christian tradition.
