Mother of God of
Vladimir - XIIth c.
Mother of God of
Vladimir (detail) - XIIth c.
of Vladimir
Constantinople
Beginning of the XIIth century
Egg Tempera on wood
Tretyakov Gallery
Moscow
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Mother of God of Vladimir - XIIth c. |
Mother of God of Vladimir (detail) - XIIth c. |
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God of Vladimir Constantinople Beginning of the XIIth century Egg Tempera on wood Tretyakov Gallery Moscow |
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| Treasure of Russia, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir is among the best known in the Western World. It's one of the oldest icons of the type Eleousa (Virgin of Tenderness, Tender Mercy, Merciful Love, LovingKindness). The icon can be recognized by the arm of the Child around the neck of the mother. The face of the Virgin that is looking towards us is full of warmth and human comprehension, but also with deep sadness. The icon of the Virgin of Vladimir is known in Russia since 1131 when she was taken from Constantinople to Kiev. In 1155, prince Andrei Bogolioubski took off to the North to found a new capital. That was Vladimir. He took with him the icon from Kiev. He was captivated by its splendor. It was in that period that the icon started to work miracles and attracted large numbers of faithful. In 1395, the icon was transported to Moscow. Up to three times when threatened by an invasion from the East, Moscow was saved by a miraculous intervention involving the icon. Bibl.: Maria Donadeo, Icônes mariales russes, 1990, p. 11; Egon Sendler S.J., Les icônes byzantines de la Mère de Dieu, 1992, pp. 83-164.
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