Restored icon of Madonna of the Three Hands, 30x25 cm Russia
Restored icon of Madonna of the Three Hands, 30x25 cm Russia.
This icon depicts Mary holding the Child in her arms, but three hands are seen.
The Russian icon is based on the legend according to which Giovanni Damasceno was condemned to the cutting of his hand by the emperor Leo III. Giovanni, after being sentenced, began to pray to the icon of the Madonna for his hand to be returned. When this happened, in gratitude he applied a silver hand to the icon.
Item produced by Russian artisans hand pai...
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Restored icon of Madonna of the Three Hands, 30x25 cm Russia.
This icon depicts Mary holding the Child in her arms, but three hands are seen.
The Russian icon is based on the legend according to which Giovanni Damasceno was condemned to the cutting of his hand by the emperor Leo III. Giovanni, after being sentenced, began to pray to the icon of the Madonna for his hand to be returned. When this happened, in gratitude he applied a silver hand to the icon.
Item produced by Russian artisans hand painted with tempera on wood, with gold leaf. The orthodox icon is packaged in a velvety and includes a certificate of quality and guarantee, a slightly restored icon belonging to the Tsardom era.
