Artwork
Vladimirin Jumalanäiti, venäläinen ikoni

Vladimirin Jumalanäiti, venäläinen ikoni is an unspecified painting by the Russian Icon artist tekijä ei tiedossa. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Vladimirin Jumalanäiti is a traditional Russian icon executed on a small wooden panel, depicting the Virgin Mary and Child against a luminous gold background, characterized by soft, flat colors.
Subject & Meaning
The icon portrays the Virgin Mary in dark robes holding the Christ Child, a revered subject in Orthodox worship. Such icons were believed to facilitate spiritual connection with the depicted holy figures.
Technique & Style
The work is painted with tempera on wood, adhering to the conventional medium and technique of Russian iconography, marked by flat, unshaded colors.
Context
This icon is representative of religious art used in Orthodox worship, where icons played a central role in devotional practices.
History & Provenance
Specific historical provenance details are not provided, but the icon's style and materials align with traditional Russian religious art. Further information can be explored at the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
This unknown artist left behind work that feels like a hushed conversation in a candlelit chapel.










