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This icon is part of the archived collection and is no longer available.
A beautiful Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Presentation of the Mother of God in the Temple, a revered feast in the Orthodox Church. The composition shows the young Virgin Mary being presented at the temple by her parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anna, while the High Priest receives her. The scene symbolizes Mary’s dedication to God and her role in the divine plan of salvation. The icon follows traditional Russian iconographic conventions with balanced composition, elegant elongated figures, and warm earth-tone pigments contrasted with gilded decorative borders. The inscriptions above the scene identify the feast in Church Slavonic, confirming the subject. The delicate facial expressions and refined line work reflect devotional craftsmanship typical of Russian icons from the 19th century. The wooden panel shows natural age, with visible wear, scattered paint losses, and patina consistent with an authentic devotional object that has been venerated over time. The back also bears old handwritten inscriptions, likely devotional notes or ownership marks added during its historical use. Thank you to the collector for the trust and appreciation of sacred art. “𝔒𝔩𝔡 𝔴𝔬𝔬𝔡 𝔠𝔞𝔯𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔥𝔬𝔩𝔶 𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰”
