#817 Old Russian Icon Of Mother Of God Holding Jesus 17"x14

SUPERB LARGE OLD  ICON OF MOTHER OF GOD HOLDING JESUS

The icon was Repainted or restored by a modern professional church artist ...the painting  seems very new but amazing colors ..

It was painted with egg tempera on a wooden panel covered with levkas (gesso, special priming).

The style is traditional and strictly follows the antique  icon painting.

The icon is covered with the old chased metal (brass or tin or soft iron) oklad (riza, metal cover) 

Note please the absence of a piece on the corner on the top  and several minor defects.

 measures: 17" h by 14" 1/2 w..

Amazing in person do not miss it thanks