Description: The Theotokos of Vladimir (Greek: ), also known as Our Lady of Vladimir, Vladimir Mother of God, or Virgin of Vladimir (Russian: ) is a medieval Byzantine icon of the Virgin and Child. In 1169 Yury Dolgorukiy sacked Kyiv (Kiev), and after plundering the city, stealing much religious artwork, including the Byzantine Mother of God icon which was transferred to Vladimir, (for references see Yury Dolgorukiy and Andrey Bogolyubskiy). It is one of the most venerated Orthodox icons and a fine and early example of the iconography of the Eleusa type. ANTIQUE 17c HAND PAINTED RUSSIAN ICON OF VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD . (VOLOKOLAMSKAYA) WITH 18c OKLAD & SILVER MARKED HALO. VERY RARE ICON. SIZE : 31 x 26 cm. FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION. PAYMENT DUE 24 HOURS AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT TO ASK A QUESTION OR MORE PICTURES BEFORE YOU BID!
Price: 12579 USD
Location: Water Mill, New York
End Time: 2024-09-25T16:10:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29 USD
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Religion: Christianity
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