The “Unexpected Joy” Most Holy Mother of God

Art

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Name/Title

The “Unexpected Joy” Most Holy Mother of God

Entry/Object ID

2024.1

Description

Russian icon with a silver riza depicting a sinner kneeling before Mary and Jesus

Artwork Details

Medium

Riza, Paint

Dimensions

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Gift of Carmen R. Croce, '71

Label

It depicts the climatic moment in a legend about a sinner’s relationship with Mary. The unnamed sinner is shown kneeling in prayer before the icon. The inscription under the icon is the beginning of the canonical text of the legend as told by Saint Dimitry.