icon mother of god of the don Era: 1870-1900 (fan)

Era: 1870-1900 (fan)

The key is no longer there but the box still usable of course

the paints are made by mixing natural pigments (often in powder form) with a binder of egg yolk and a liquid such as white wine or vinegar

Origin: Palermo

icon mother of god of the don Era: 1870-1900 (fan)The "Mother of God of the Don" refers to a venerated 14th century Eloisa icon of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, painted by Theophanes the Greek. The original icon is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. This is a very heavy piece from the mid 20th century, made in Russia. The painting has been made to look withered, the coating is still on top. Origin: Russia Material: Wood Condition: Good vintage condition Era: Mid 20th century