Arabian Our Lady of one of the most ancient icons, but known only by name. Vedomosti also the place and time of its appearance did not survive any. Some attribute the appearance of icons and praise before the IV century, namely 301 a year. According to other sources appearing as it refers to an earlier time - I century and pryurochuyut this to the point where the holy Apostle Thomas diffused light of the Gospel teachings in India.
Another name icons - "Oh, Glorious Mother" due to the fact that the end "moire" maforiyu Virgin border decorated with text stanza 13th kontakion Great litany Church Slavonic, "Oh, Glorious mother who bore most holy word! Receive our current offering and from every attack of deprivation and save on future torment those who sing to you: Alleluia! ". In addition, the fringe maforiyu Dame can read the words that begin Big Akafist "invincible Leader - peremozhniyi we are free from misery ...". In our iconographic tradition, this iconography is known from the XVII century.
The earliest image of the Virgin "Oh, Glorious Mother" is found on several sheets Siyskoho facial iconographic original XVII century. On one of them an icon called "Arapskoyu." In practice icon-painting early XX century can be found also called "Arabian."
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, embossing, gems.
Exact size: 40x50 cm.
The estimated price of $ 2500.
Icon is available. Delivery in two days.
Icon meet Orthodox canons. Icon consecrated.
