Russian School Icon (19th Century)

Artist: Russian School, Circa 1850.
Title: The Iverskaya Mother of God.
Medium: Tempera on wood panel with gold leaf haloes.
Size: 31cm x 26 cm. 
Condition: Very good condition, some losses and partial restoration, all commensurate with age and use.
Provenance: Private Collection Berlin, Germany.

About: The Mother of God is holding the child in her left arm, her right hand points to the child in prayer. The Redeemer’s head is raised and his face is turned a little towards her, who bows her head to him. On the right cheek of the Mother of God is a wound from which blood flows, it’s the mark by which the Iverskaya icon can be recognised.

The festival in honour of the Mother of God Iverskaya is celebrated three times a year, February 12, October 13 and the Tuesday of the Holy (Easter) week.