Icon Mother of God Donskaya painted gold leaf Russia
Icon Mother of God Donskaya painted gold leaf Russia.
The original icon was presented by the Russian armies during the battle of Kulikovo on 8 September 1380. It gave morale to the soldiers of the Russian army to continue fighting the tough battle. After the victory, the icon was donated by the Don Cossacks to the great prince Dimitrij Donskoi, leader of the army that transported it to Moscow.In this icon, you can see the Madonna resting her cheek on that of her son and looking forward, as if she...
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Icon Mother of God Donskaya painted gold leaf Russia.
The original icon was presented by the Russian armies during the battle of Kulikovo on 8 September 1380. It gave morale to the soldiers of the Russian army to continue fighting the tough battle. After the victory, the icon was donated by the Don Cossacks to the great prince Dimitrij Donskoi, leader of the army that transported it to Moscow.In this icon, you can see the Madonna resting her cheek on that of her son and looking forward, as if she were seeing the future that awaits Jesus and the magnificence of his work. The whole picture is covered with gold leaf on solid lime wood planks.This religious icon is a copy of a sacred icon that is faithful even in detail and is made and hand painted according to the principles of the Byzantine-Russian school of icons.In the back we can see two documents. One certifies the quality and workmanship of this icon, while the second tells the story of this work.There is a strap that allows you to hang the icon on a vertical wall.This Virgin Mary Donskaya icon is made in Russia.
