Novgorod School, early 17th century
A Russian icon depicting the Pokrov Mother of God. The Mother of God is depicted at center, hovering in mid air above the Holy doors of the sanctuary within a Russian-style onion domed church. A purple mantle drapes her arms, which are extended in prayer. Above her appears the figure of Christ, flanked by two angels who hold her protective veil. St. Andrew and his disciples stand below and to the right as witnesses to the vision, along with three bishops, and a group of apostles. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Novgorod School, early 17th century. 28×23 cm.
This icon commemorates the Russian Feast of the Pokrov (which means both “Protection” and “veil”).
Provenance: Acquired in Russia before 1946 by the Norwegian Commercial Attaché in Moscow Einar Krane (1885–1958) and his Russian wife Ekaterina Krane (1885–1974). Thence by descents until today.
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Russian art & icons, 1 December 2017
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