Icon Mother of God of Comfort - Gold leaf - 12 cm

Icon Mother of God of Comfort - Gold leaf. Size 12 X 10 cm. The Icon of "Tenderness" : Mary who marvels at the humility of God, and God who marvels at the humility of Mary. It is characterized by the embrace of the mother and child. This type of representation is the most recent, since it only appeared in the 11th-12th centuries. There are many variants, whose names frequently refer in Russia to the places of their creation. This silk-screened icon has been painted with gold leaf which gives it a very nice finish. A certificate is affixed to the back of the icon indicating that the product is handmade in the traditional way and that it is a superior work of art. This devotional can be hung on the wall thanks to the notch on the back.