Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God - one of the most respected icons of the main shrine of Smolensk. The history and image icons, which honored in Smolensk to 15 in., Unknown. According to a late legend, the icon was brought to Russia from Constantinople in 1046, the Byzantine princess Anna, the mother of Vladimir Monomakh. Smolensk icon associated with the story of the Evangelist Luke, who wrote a lifetime image of the Virgin.
Icon written on prepared board (linden), antiseptic impregnated, covered in velvet and gesso (iconic ground). Painting executed in egg tempera technique. All colors are of natural origin (minerals, semi-precious stones) and made our own masters. Gilding is made by hand with gold leaf sheet 950 samples.
Material: Board, gesso, egg tempera, gilding, molding.
Exact size: 30x40 cm.
The estimated price of $ 1000.
Icon is available. Delivery in two days.
Icon meet Orthodox canons. Icon consecrated.
