Russian Icon Virgin of the Sign 14x10cm
Russian Icon Madonna of the Sign with Cherub and Seraphim 14x10cm. The orthodox icon is closely linked to the Blachernae Church in Constantinople. It was considered miraculous and according to legend, it appeared during the battle between Susdal and Novgorod, favoring the latter and becoming crucial in battles. As a result, the religious icon gained the title of patroness of the victorious empire, and the emperors began to carry this painting on their military expeditions. This icon was credited...
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Russian Icon Madonna of the Sign with Cherub and Seraphim 14x10cm. The orthodox icon is closely linked to the Blachernae Church in Constantinople. It was considered miraculous and according to legend, it appeared during the battle between Susdal and Novgorod, favoring the latter and becoming crucial in battles. As a result, the religious icon gained the title of patroness of the victorious empire, and the emperors began to carry this painting on their military expeditions. This icon was credited with the victory of Byzantium over the Avars, Arabs, Slavs, and Bulgarians. Hand-painted, inspired by the 16th-century iconographic art, on linden wood, covered with gold leaf. Measures 14cm x 10cm.
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Gabriella C.6/2/2022Molto luminosa e curata questa bella icona della Madonna del Segno. Amabile la raffigurazione del Serafino e del Cherubino . Molto contenta dell' acquisto! Grazie anche per il graditissimo omaggio.
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