Russian Icon, late 19th century, ”Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow“ is a miracle  working icon celebrated throughout Russia. On July 23, 1888, during the severe thunderstorm, lighting struck a chapel at a glass factory in St.Petersburg, burning the interior walls of the church, but leaving the icon depicting Mother of God. Joy of All Who Sorrow unharmed. From the violent disturbance of the air, the icon was knocked to the floor, the poor-box broken open, and twelve copper coinsadhered to the icon in various places; afterwards many miracles were worked by the grace of the holy icon. The design of this icon depicts the Mother of God, standing in paradise with her Son above her. Along both sides of the icon , framing the Mother of God, are suppliants, asking for her intercession with angels assisting them. The 12 coins are depicted throughout the central field of the icon.

Inscriptions: under image in old Church Slavonic, on the back is the label with expertise in German.

Technique: Egg tempera, background: Leaf metal with gold lacquer and punched decoration.

Measurements: h 12 1/4" x w 10 1/3"(31 x 26,5 cm).

Condition: quite good, minimal flakings (see photo).