Donskaya icon of the Mother of God | Gold foiled icon | Inspirational Icon Decor| Size: 8 3/4"x7 1/4"

Donskaya icon of the Mother of God is one of the most revered miracle-working Orthodox icons. The author of the miraculous icon of the don mother of God is considered Theophanes the Greek – the great, the irresistible, the Byzantine artist - painter, teacher, and mentor (monk) venerable. Andrei Rublev. The icon is a depiction of the virgin with the Infant Jesus sitting on Her right hand. The composition is reminiscent of the don icon of Vladimir. Feature recension of the don icon - knees bent naked legs of a Baby placed on his left wrist of the mother of God. Christ's right hand two fingers blesses, and the left arm lowered to his knee and covered with a himation, holds a blue scroll Good News of the gospel In the left hand, under the legs of the infant, you can see the circuit boards. In the early lists of icons, it was painted white. This plateau Mary wipe away the tears resorting to Her needs. Over time, after numerous underpainting and restorations, Platt became one of the falling folds Baby clothes. Donskoy image is distinguished by two characteristics: the spatial setting of Mary's head, with its long neck, which resembles an Italian Madonna, and the Golden ancient Greek lettering on the sleeve of the cloak of the virgin, probably represents a verse of Psalm 44(45): "All glory to the daughter of Tsarevo inside, Ryasne Golden Oceana, praepedigna". The icon Board is made of elements of the decoration of the altar of the destroyed temple piously-the Iversky monastery in Donetsk. Materials: Composite Board with ark. Veneer. Canvas. The gesso. Melted gold. Tempera. Oil. Natural amber lacquer. Free delivery to all regions of Russia, according to the rules of postal services. The shipping cost is included in the cost of icons. Terms of delivery can be changed by agreement of the parties. Targeted delivery to Rostov-on-don.