THE VIRGIN JOY OF ALL WHO SORROW

Collection:

Theology in Paint Collection, Part of Sofia Ajami Historic Icon Collection

Description:

Icon of the Theotokos Joy of All Who Sorrow. In Eastern Orthodox Tradition, the Joy of all who sorrow, or the Joy of all afflicted is a title given to the Theotokos (Mary, the mother of Jesus). The iconography is specifically Russian, without Byzantine precedent.

Material:

Tempera on panel

Size: 31x26 cm

Date & Origin: 19^th Century, Russia

Provenance:

Lot 225, ART AUCTIONS S.R.L. Italy. (Certificate 20/12/2021 - 012021010621) commodity code 9700000000. Purchased details N. 2022/FA00000488.