Krasouskaya Virgin Hodegetria (XV century)
A copy of the ancient Ukrainian icons Krasouskaya Virgin (XV century).
It has its origin from the village of Krasov in the Lviv region. It is stored in the National Museum in Lviv.
Manufacturing technology:
In the manufacture of icons technique of ancient monasteries is used. On a wooden base, prepared with gesso, (primer based on chalk and animal glue with the addition of linseed oil) a stencil-old icon of reproduction of the original is applied by a special method.Then iconographer draws divine image with the natural colors, which is an exact replica of the original. Upon final completion of the "figure" , the icon is worked up with a special technique throught wich the icon appears with natural cracks as original vintage icons of the Middle Ages.
Exact size: 34x46cm
