Lot #55: Mother of God of Korsun Icon

Mother of God of Korsun Icon This is a Byzantine-style wood-mounted icon of the Mother of God of Korsun (also known as Korsunskaya), a revered image in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Identification and Meaning Iconographic Type: This specific pose belongs to the Eleusa (Tenderness) type. It depicts the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus in a tender cheek-to-cheek embrace, signifying the deep love between Mother and Son and the soul's closeness to God. Naming: The "Korsun" name refers to the ancient Greek city of Chersonesus (Korsun) in Crimea, where legend says the original icon was brought to Russia by Prince Vladimir the Great in 988 AD following his baptism. Inscriptions: MP ΘΥ: Visible in the upper corners, these are abbreviations for the Greek Mētēr Theoû, meaning "Mother of God". IC XC: Typically found near the Christ Child, these represent "Jesus Christ". Key Symbolism Three Stars: The gold stars on Mary’s forehead and shoulders represent her perpetual virginity—before, during, and after the birth of Christ. Garment Colors: The red outer robe (maphorion) signifies her divinity and suffering, while the blue underneath represents her humanity. The Christ Child: He is often shown wearing adult-style robes with gold rays, indicating His divine glory even as a child. He frequently holds a scroll representing the Gospel. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}