The Milkgiver

Origin: Russia
Age: XIXth Century
Composition: Gold sheet. Gold Crowns. Tempera on wood
Measures Cms: 41,6 X 27,1 X 2,4

The first images are of Coptic and Palestinian origin, later it went to Italy and Greece. Few icons have come down to us since the theme contrasted with the solemn hieraticism of the Byzantine icons. The child is God, and he communicates with humanity through the Virgin’s breasts. This icon is the Russian variation called Blessed Bosom