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Russian Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleousa), 19th Century
$1,614.68
£1,198.99
€1,350
CA$2,218.33
A$2,411.77
CHF 1,278.72
MX$28,911.03
NOK 16,251.93
SEK 14,888.97
DKK 10,291.33
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Russia / 19th century / Icon The Virgin of Tenderness or Eleousa / wood / Religious
This poignant 19th-century Russian icon depicts The Virgin of Tenderness, also known as Eleousa, one of the most beloved and emotionally expressive themes in Orthodox iconography. The composition centers on the intimate embrace between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, their faces gently touching, an eternal symbol of divine compassion, maternal love, and spiritual consolation.
Painted in tempera on a solid wood panel, the icon displays the characteristic stylization of late Imperial Russian devotional art: elongated forms, finely drawn contours, and a deeply contemplative mood. The warm ochre palette and delicate linework emphasize the tenderness of the scene. Partial inscriptions in Church Slavonic remain visible, identifying the holy figures and enhancing the icon’s authenticity.
Areas of surface wear, craquelure, and old restorations are consistent with age and devotional use, contributing to the icon’s historical presence and unique patina. Despite its weathered condition, the emotional clarity of the imagery remains striking.
A moving and collectible example of Russian Orthodox religious art, ideal for connoisseurs of icons, spiritual symbolism, and 19th-century Slavic craftsmanship.
Provenance: Private collection
- Dimensions:Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Meulebeke, BE
- Reference Number:Seller: 25-04301stDibs: LU6288247643222
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