Lot number 1431 - Auction 142
GROSSFORMATIGE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DEM SCHLEIERWUNDER (POKROW)

A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE PROTECTING VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV) Russian, Mstera, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes and details made of gold. The upper part showing the Theotokos holding her veil, with the domes of the Church of the Blachernae visible in the background, surrounded by the apostles and Church Fathers with the hymnographer Romanos the Melodist holding his hymn (kontakion) to the Virgin below, while St. Andrew Fool for God pointing out his vision to his disciple Epiphanius. The surface intricately painted with finely detailed architecture and textured fabrics. Minor areas of retouching. 53.1 x 43.5 cm.