Family icon With Guardian Angel and Selected Saints. Above, the Virgin of Unexpected joy., 19th century
Egg tempera and gesso on wood.
36.3 x 30.6 cm
no. 3164
£ 3,850.00
In the upper part is the icon 'Our Lady of Unexpected Joy' popular in 19th century Russia. it tells the story of a sinful youth prays to an icon of...
In the upper part is the icon "Our Lady of Unexpected Joy" popular in 19th century Russia. it tells the story of a sinful youth prays to an icon of the Mother of God, only to witness the wounds on the infant Christ begin to bleed, leading to his repentance.