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ICON
The Dormition of the Mother of God
Orthodox icon painted on wood. The Theotokos
is lying on her deathbed, surrounded by
the twelve apostles and two bishops.
In a mandorla framed by three angels,
Christ stands before her, holding her soul
his soul in the form of a child.
of a child.
Russia (Yaroslavl?), 17th century
Height: 31 cm - Width: 26 cm
(missing paint layer and support)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in 1980 from Kasteel De Wijenburgh,
Netherlands.
The Dormition of the Mother of God
Orthodox icon painted on wood. The Theotokos
is lying on her deathbed, surrounded by
the twelve apostles and two bishops.
In a mandorla framed by three angels,
Christ stands before her, holding her soul
his soul in the form of a child.
of a child.
Russia (Yaroslavl?), 17th century
Height: 31 cm - Width: 26 cm
(missing paint layer and support)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in 1980 from Kasteel De Wijenburgh,
Netherlands.