Description Russian egg tempera on wood icon painting under silvered brass riza, depicting the Madonna as the Theotokos, with the Christ Child standing in her lap. The format of the icon resembles the Russian icon Kazanskaya, depicting the Madonna as the Patroness of Kazan and the Protectress of Russia. Dimensions: sight size- 8 7/8 inches tall X 7 inches wide; 22.5 cm tall X 17.8 cm wide. Frame-13 3/8 inches tall X 11 1/4 inches wide; 34 cm tall X 28.6 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report White deposits in depressions of the repousse work, light surface wear to painting. Some of the extensions of the brass halos are bent.
Provenance From a collection in Washington, DC.