RUSSIAN ICON THE IMAGE NOT MADE BY HANDS Beginning of the 19th Century Moscow
Egg tempera and gesso on panel. Two insert splints on the back (both missing). This icon was ordered by a family for donation to the Church. On the left corner the Korson Mother of God. On the borders saints representing members of the family. On the left border St. Prophet Elijah, bottom left Pope St. Leo, top right Holy Martyr Natalia, middle Holy Martyr Nadezhda, and bottom Holy Martyr Alexandra. 53 x 40 cm (20 7/8 x 15 3/4 in.)