Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now marked "JHW" between the arms

marked "JHW" between the arms

this edition reprinted in 1994 by H

with minor loss of finish visible to the frame

including two Gold Grade and one Silver Gradedecorations

III - The Canadian Corps

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now marked "JHW" between the armsA well preserved icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inset with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse depicts a hand painted, finely detailed image of the crowned Theotokos clutching the infant Christ. Both wear red cloaks with blue undergarments signifying their divinity and humanity, respectively. Their heads are surrounded by gilded halos, while the Theotokos is flanked by Greek