Russian school, ca. 1900."Mother of God Tikhvinskaya". Painting on wood. Oklad of gilded brass.In need of general cleaning. Wear and tear due to use and the passage of time.Measurements: 26,5 x 22 cm .This Mother of God to half body, with the slightly inclined head, supporting the Infant Jesus in the left arm, indicating him with the right arm, is called Tikhvinskaya. It is one of the most common depictions of the Mother of God and Jesus in Orthodox iconography. With the indicative gesture, the Virgin tells the viewer that the Truth is behind the Child Jesus, and all those who will follow Him.