Charles Fox II, Russian icon depicting the Mother of the God of the Sign

Russian icon depicting the Mother of the God of the Sign Early 20th century Height x width: 31 x 26 cm.
The iconography known as the ‘Mother of God of the Sign’ has its origins in the earliest Christian depictions in the Catacombs, inspired by the pagan iconography of the Orante, where she is presented as a half-length figure with her arms raised and her hands open with palms upwards, a symbol of prayer and adoration, approaching two cherubs with outstretched wings. In front of her, on her breast, in a medallion, is the Child blessing with the Trinitarian gesture with his right hand, while with his left he holds the scroll of Scripture. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; restorations.