A copy of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God Hoshiv (XVII century)
Hoshiv - village Dolinsky district of Ivano-Frankivsk region. In agriculture, the temple icon of the Virgin through the Lord performed many miracles. this icon called "Hoshiv" from that time. And to this day, people are healed from physical and mental ailments, praying in front of this image.
Manufacturing technology:
In the manufacture of icons technique of ancient monasteries is used. On a wooden base, prepared with gesso, (primer based on chalk and animal glue with the addition of linseed oil) a stencil-old icon of reproduction of the original is applied by a special method.Then iconographer draws divine image with the natural colors, which is an exact replica of the original. Upon final completion of the "figure" , the icon is worked up with a special technique throught wich the icon appears with natural cracks as original vintage icons of the Middle Ages.
Exact size: 34x46cm