12th century on Roersma Iconpaintings

Virgo Orans of Jaroslavl

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:08:29 +0200

The Mother of God Panhagia in this icon is one of the earliest pictures of Mary. The icon shows Mary in Orans pose (praying, with raised hands). In front of Mary, Jesus also has his hands outstretched. This ancient icon originates from Constantinople, from the then district of Blachernitissa. To the left and right at the top of the icon are the angels Michael and Gabriel respectively.

Virgo Orans of Jaroslavl

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:13:45 +0200

The Virgin with Child

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:00:41 +0100

The Virgin with the Christ Child is sitting on a richly decorated seat. To the left and right are the angels Gabriel and Michael.

The Virgin Orans of Jaroslavl

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:59:57 +0100

The Virgin Orans of Jaroslavl belongs to one of the earliest pictures of Mary. In this icon, Mary is depicted in a praying pose (with raised hands). In front of Mary in the clypeus, Jesus also raises his hands. This archetypal icon originated from Constantinople, in the then district of Blachernitissa. On either side of Mary’s face, angels are depicted in medallions.