Lot number 866 - Auction
A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON SHOWING THE KAZANSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON SHOWING THE KAZANSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, Vyg, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The facial features accentuated with delicate brushstrokes, the vestments with saturated colours against a gold background. Six selected saints on the borders, the Archangel Michael and St. Menas among them. The edges minimally chipped. 38.4 x 32.6 cm.