Sale 214 Lot 258

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF THE POKROV MOTHER OF GOD Hand painted in egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on wood. This icon commemorates the feast of the Protecting Veil or Pokrov which originated in Russia, when pilgrims visited the Constantinople Church of the Blachernae, the location where the veil of the Virgin was kept. 11 in. x 13 3/4 in.
$200-300