Lot number 899 - Auction 156
IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'FREUDE ALLER LEIDENDEN' (MOSKAUER TYPUS)

A FINELY PAINTED ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD 'JOY TO ALL WHO GRIEVE' Russian, circa 1700 Tempera on wood panel. Here the Mother of God stands at center holding the Christ child in her left arm and a scepter in her right hand. Suffering humans are gathered on both sides with angels among them. The subject is identified by the condensed and abbreviated inscription along the top border. The Old Testament Trinity appearing on the upper border. The soft modelling of the flesh complimented by delicately rendered features. The vestments highlighted with refined chrysography. Executed predominantly in reds and greens. Partially restored. 31.5 x 27 cm.