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VIRGIN OF VLADIMIR
Articlenumber: 201 ie, Russian, 16th century
VIRGIN OF VLADIMIR
Eggtempera on wood,
31,5 x 24,5 cm
Russian, Moscew school
31,5 x 24,5 cm
Russian, Moscew school
late 16th century
Published in catalogue 1969 The Temple Gallery Nr. 7, Katalog IKONEN, Haus der Kunst München 1969/70 Nr. 180 .
The Vladimirskaja is undoubtedly the most beloved Mother of God icon in Russia.. The prototype came in the 12th century from Constantinople to Kiew and than was brought to Vladimir by the duke Andreij Bogolubskij.