The Virgin of Tichvin

Origin: Possibly painted in Moscow – Russia
Age: XIXth century .The the legs of the child are from the XVIII – XIXth century
Composition: Very good quality, tempera on wood
Measures Cms: 78,5 X 53,5 X 3,5
According to the tradition it is one of the icons painted by Saint Luke. It was taken from Jerusalem to Constantinople in the V century. In 1383, the fishermen of the lake Ladoga (Novgorod) saw appearing on the waters of the lake a radiant light. The Virgin decided that his image should leave Constantinople as a precaution against the fall of the Byzantine Empire. After appearing in several villages, it remained in the city of Tichvin. The icon survived numerous fires. Saint Nicholas Thaumaturgos and The Protection of The Virgin.