Virgin of Vladimir Vladimirskaya, with silver riza , 17th century
Egg tempera and gold on gesso and wood. White metal frame.
31.5 x 26.7 cm
no. 3116
Inscription: ΜΡ ΘΥ - Mother of God (Greek: Μήτηρ (τοῦ) Θεοῦ) and IC XC – Jesus Christ (Greek: Ἰησοῦς (ὁ) Χριστός) Feast Day: This icon has three feast days. 3rd of June,...
Inscription: ΜΡ ΘΥ - Mother of God (Greek: Μήτηρ (τοῦ) Θεοῦ) and IC XC – Jesus Christ (Greek: Ἰησοῦς (ὁ) Χριστός)
Feast Day: This icon has three feast days. 3rd of June, to celebrate Moscow’s protection from Crimean Khanate in 1521; 6th June for a victory against Khan Ahmed in 1480; and 8th September to celebrate the Muscovite deliverance from Tamerlane.
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Feast Day: This icon has three feast days. 3rd of June, to celebrate Moscow’s protection from Crimean Khanate in 1521; 6th June for a victory against Khan Ahmed in 1480; and 8th September to celebrate the Muscovite deliverance from Tamerlane.
To read more, click here.