Russian School Icon, Circa 1800

Artist: Russian School, Circa 1800.
Title: The Mother of God Joy to All Who Grieve.
Medium: Tempera on wooden panel, the background is made of silver and is covered by a golden lacquer.
Size: 30.8cm x 27.4 cm.
Condition: Very Good condition, some losses and partial restoration, all commensurate with age and use.
Provenance: Private Collection Brussels, Belgium.

About: The characteristic feature of the depiction of Mary as bringing joy to all those who suffer is the presence of a group of supplicants, receiving comfort for their sufferings from The Mother of God and relief from the angels. Identified by inscriptions, the suffering people are divided up into six groups, to the left the offended, the naked and pilgrims, to the right the suffering, hungry and grieving.