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"Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow"

Antique Russian Icon Palekh School - Late 19th century

"Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow"
Antique Russian Icon
Palekh School
Egg tempera on wood panel
Late 19th century

Dimensions: Height 34 cm – Width 26 cm
Excellent condition

This splendid Russian icon, painted with extraordinary finesse, is a prime example of the characteristic artistic output of the Palekh school—a small town northeast of Moscow renowned for the miniaturist skills of its icon painters.
Magnificent colors, warm luminosity, and exceptional precision in detail are the hallmarks that made this important artistic center famous for icon production.
The work is striking for the multitude of figures filling the composition, all rendered with incredible richness of detail.
The subject depicted is the "Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow," one of the most celebrated and venerated images in Russian iconography.
The Virgin and Child appear at the center of the panel, surrounded by a halo of light.
A large crowd of figures surrounds her, seeking healing for the ailments that afflict them.
They present scrolls bearing their supplications to the Virgin, aided and comforted by angels.
The abundance of detail in the scenes is truly exceptional, astonishing the viewer with both its quality and quantity.
The icon is in excellent condition and is further distinguished by its magnificent colors.
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