Kazan Mother of God
Artist
Unknown
Date19th Century
MediumTempera on panel with brass oklad
Dimensions7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Evelyn LaLanne
Object number2000.2.19
Label TextThis Kazan Mother of God icon illustrates some of the changes made after the Great Moscow Council of 1666-1667. In accordance with the New Ritualist reforms, Christ is shown performing the three-finger blessing and the faces and hands are rendered in a European style. For more information about this object and Chapman University's collection of Russian Icons, visit our digital exhibition https://chapmanrussianicons.omeka.net/exhibits/show/thegreaticon/thegreaticon
Status
On viewLocation
- Leatherby Libraries (1 University Drive), Floor 4, 401 Lobby, Wall display case 2
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