Russian icon Mother of Gos assuage my sorrows, XIX century panel
Russian icon Mother of Gos assuage my sorrows, XIX century panel.
According to the cultural tradition, this Russian icon was brought to Moscow by the Cossacks in 1640. Many miracles were attributed to the power of the icon, especially during the plague of 1771.
Many copies were made, and one of them is now preserved in the Church of the Ascension, in Saint Petersburg.
The image recalls the pain of Mary on the Calvary, and consequently her intercession in defense of all the sorrowful.
Technique: temp...
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Russian icon Mother of Gos assuage my sorrows, XIX century panel.
According to the cultural tradition, this Russian icon was brought to Moscow by the Cossacks in 1640. Many miracles were attributed to the power of the icon, especially during the plague of 1771.
Many copies were made, and one of them is now preserved in the Church of the Ascension, in Saint Petersburg.
The image recalls the pain of Mary on the Calvary, and consequently her intercession in defense of all the sorrowful.
Technique: tempera on panel.
Place of origin: Moscow (Russia).
Size: 30x25 cm.
Panel: XIX century.
Period: XXI century.
This icon comes with certificate of origin and official documents produced by Russian experts.
