ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD "JOY TO ALL WHO GRIEVE"

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The full-length figure of the Mother of god stands in the center with her arms outstretched above two small groups at her feet. She holds a scepter in her left hand and reaches out with her right towards two naked men who have just been clothed by the angel behind them. Inscriptions "Clothing to the Naked" and :?" appear on ribbons above each group. A small image of Christ as King of Kings appears above the Mother of God in a roll of clouds. A stylized landscape with trees or flowers fills the background, which is enamelled in light blue. A suspension loop is attached to the top edge.

Object name:

ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD "JOY TO ALL WHO GRIEVE"

Made from:

Brass -- enamel

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

6 × 4.9 cm (2 3/8 × 1 15/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.47

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on front: "IS KhS" "MR FU"; other inscriptions have been worn away

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973