900 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PROTECTIVE VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV). Russian, Palekh, circa 1800. Tempera on a wood panel over canvas. The halos and background are gilded; chrysography. The composition is divided horizontally into two registers. In the lower register, Saint Romanos stands on a raised platform reciting the hymn, flanked by Emperor Leo and Empress Zoe on the left and Saints Andrew and Epiphanios on the right. In the upper register, the Mother of God appears facing the viewer, surrounded by angels and holding the protective veil across her outstretched arms. Flanked by saints, she raises her hands in intercession toward Christ enthroned above. The entire scene is set within a richly articulated and finely detailed architectural setting. Church Slavonic titulus along the upper border. Very finely and meticulously painted. The edges are minimally chipped; the lower border has been minimally restored. 34.5 x 29.4 cm.

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PROTECTIVE VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV). Russian, Palekh, circa 1800. Tempera on a wood panel over canvas. The halos and background are gilded; chrysography. The composition is divided horizontally into two registers. In the lower register, Saint Romanos stands on a raised platform reciting the hymn, flanked by Emperor Leo and Empress Zoe on the left and Saints Andrew and Epiphanios on the right. In the upper register, the Mother of God appears facing the viewer, surrounded by angels and holding the protective veil across her outstretched arms. Flanked by saints, she raises her hands in intercession toward Christ enthroned above. The entire scene is set within a richly articulated and finely detailed architectural setting. Church Slavonic titulus along the upper border. Very finely and meticulously painted. The edges are minimally chipped; the lower border has been minimally restored. 34.5 x 29.4 cm. VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE MIRACLE OF THE VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROW) Russia, Palekh, ca. 1800. Two boards joined together with two profiled sponki on the reverse. Egg tempera on a chalk ground over canvas. Halos and background gilded; chrysography. 34.5 x 29.4 cm. The pictorial field is divided horizontally into two registers. In the lower register, Romanos appears on a raised platform, reciting the hymn. To his left, he is flanked by the imperial couple Leo and Zoe; to his right stand Andrew and Epiphanius. In the upper register, the Mother of God is depicted facing forward, surrounded by angels, with a veil draped over her arms. She is flanked on both sides by saints. With her arms raised in a gesture of intercession, she turns toward Christ, who is enthroned above her. The entire scene is set against a richly structured, intricately detailed architectural backdrop. Church Slavonic title at the top edge. Very fine, detailed painting. Edges minimally damaged; lower edge minimally restored.