Vladimir Mother of God
Artist
Unknown
Datelate 19th Century
MediumTempera on wood with brass oklad
Dimensions8 1/4 × 7 in. (21 × 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Evelyn LaLanne
Object number2000.2.40
Label TextThe Vladimir Mother of God Icon, also known as the Theotokos of Vladimir and Our Lady of Vladimir, is said to have been painted by the Evangelist Luke on a board from the table at which Christ, the Virigin, and Joseph ate together. In the 12th century, the icon was sent from Constantinople to Rus and, shortly thereafter, was installed in the city of Vladimir by Saint Holy Prince Andrei Bogoliubsky. The Vladimir Mother of God icon is distinguished by its union of "The Guide" and "The Tender Hearted" types, where the Virgin both tenderly holds and points to the Christ Child as the source of salvation.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 3
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