Description

Russian painted icon depicts the Our Lady of Tenderness.
The main figure in the icon is the Virgin Mary, holding the Baby Jesus in her arms. The Virgin Mary is depicted wearing a blue cloak and a golden halo intricately decorated with circular motifs. Her face expresses a serene and loving expression.
Baby Jesus is wrapped in a golden cloth and lies in the arms of the Virgin Mary. He also has a golden halo around his head, indicating his holiness.
There are inscriptions in Cyrillic script at the top left and right of the icon, as well as at the bottom left near the figure of the Virgin Mary. These inscriptions indicate the names of the figures depicted and other sacred information.
The icon is painted with soft colors and delicate details, typical of Russian iconographic art. Golden tones dominate the image, symbolizing divine light and eternity.
The icon is framed in a golden frame, which adds an extra level of refinement and sacredness to the work.

A contemporary Russian icon, painted by a master iconographer from the city of Vladimir. The icon is hand-painted on wood, as per tradition; the gold motif is a distinctive feature of the style. Quartz powder and egg tempera are one of the oldest methods for preparing the colors.