<<The Icon of The Virgin Mary of Sambir>> (XVI century)
Highly revered icon of The Virgin Mary of Sambir will always become a perfect gift for the faithful Christian. The prayers are addressed to the Queen of Heaven before this icon, Orthodox Christian asks her protection and intercession in many difficult situations. This work is well done by a master and has small miniatures on the sides made in the form of the king's gate, that remind us of the need for constant spiritual development and of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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.
Measurements: 23x33 cm.
