Russian 'Joy to all Who Grieve' Mother of God Icon

A Russian Mother of God 'Joy to all Who Grieve' icon. Late 18th…
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A Russian Mother of God 'Joy to all Who Grieve' icon. Late 18th to 19th century, apparently Stroganov school. In tempera colours on a gesso prepared timber panel with ark depicting a full length mother of God flanked by palm leaves and suffering figures, angels to the rear, surmounted by a cartouche of the mother and child and Cyrillic script in church Slavonic. Height 22 cm. Width 18 cm

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.

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