A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD (UMILENIE), THE INSERT DATING 17TH CENTURY the kovcheg of a later date, this variant of Our Lady of Tenderness (Umilenie) depicts the affectionate relationship between the Virgin Mary and Christ Child who is pictured gently pressing against her cheek. Egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on wood panel with kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 30.5 x 26.7 cm. (12 x 10 1/2 in.)