THE MOTHER OF GOD OF TENDERNESS
RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1700
The Mother of God supporting Christ with her two hands, the latter in a playful position, pressing his cheek to that of his Mother, touching her face and holding a scroll, the garments rendered traditionally with fine gold brushstrokes, and imitation of embroidery and pearls on the maphorion's hem
12 x 10½ in. (30 x 26.75 cm)
THE MOTHER OF GOD OF TENDERNESS
RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1700
The Mother of God supporting Christ with her two hands, the latter in a playful position, pressing his cheek to that of his Mother, touching her face and holding a scroll, the garments rendered traditionally with fine gold brushstrokes, and imitation of embroidery and pearls on the maphorion's hem
12 x 10½ in. (30 x 26.75 cm)