Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD THE MILKGIVER - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Mother of God with Jesus Child. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Gilt background. The icon depicts Virgin Mary breastfeeding Jesus. Six saints are depicted on the borders. Titled in Church Slavonic above. This iconography emerged in 3rd century in the Roman catacombs, yet it only became widespread in Russian icon painting in the 16th-17th centuries. Collectible Russian Orthodox Art, Christian Religious Items. Dimensions 12 3/4 x 13 in. All Measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Damage. Loss of paint, scratches, cracks and chips. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.