The Mother of God of Vladimir
  • The Mother of God of Vladimir

    TitleThe Mother of God of Vladimir
  • Technique/ MaterialWood: Linden, egg tempera
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b x dj) 31 x 27 x 3 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 31 x 28 x 5 cm
  • DatingDated late 18th century
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Anonymous
  • CategoryPaintings, Icons
  • Inventory No.NMI 230
  • AcquisitionGåva 1933 av Olof Aschberg
  • Description
    Artist/Maker
    Images and media

    Description in Icons, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, 2004, cat. no. 204:
    The Mother of God of Vladimir
    Late 18th century
    NMI 230

    Wood: Linden (Tilia sp.), egg tempera
    on canvas. Panel made of single board
    with two splines inlaid across the panel
    (both replaced); back painted black.

    PROVENANCE: Olof Aschberg;
    Gift of O.Aschberg 1933
    CONSERVATION: Restored prior to entering
    NM: crack through middle of panel mended
    with new wood; scattered retouches.
    Paint layer losses along the borders; corners
    damaged; varnish thick and darkened;
    panel warped.
    [slut]