Splendid Russian icon of exceptional workmanship depicting "Pokrov" or "The protection of the Mother of God" Egg tempera on wood. Russia, city of Moscow late 18th century The pictorial level of this rare and fascinating Icon starring the Virgin is surprising both for the multitude of characters present and for the miniaturistic precision that distinguishes every detail. All the details are described flawlessly and despite the large concentration of representations, the scenography is distinguished by a harmonious arrangement of the various images among the magnificent architectures. Finally, the chromatic range presents a sequence
Measures H x L x P 54 x 45 x 3