The Virgin of the "Burning Bush" This subject... - Lot 408 - Thierry de Maigret

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The Virgin of the "Burning Bush" This subject... - Lot 408 - Thierry de Maigret
The Virgin of the "Burning Bush" This subject with its complicated symbolism is celebrated on September 4 and the 5th week of Easter. The Mother of God who gave birth without losing her virginity is compared to the bush that burns without being consumed, such as Moses saw in Sinai. In the centre of this eight-pointed star appears the Mother of God. She is the mistress of the angelic forces that surround her. Russia XVIIIth Tempera on wood, wear, restorations and repaints. The icon is surrounded by a repoussé metal frame, called basma. 31 x 26 cm
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