19th C. Egg Tempera on Wood Panel Burning Bush Russian Icon with Mary, Jesus and Angels plastic stencils though those may have come

though those may have come later

but am including an image of what I think the chair likely is

In subsequent years she lived in Italy and travelled widely

anticipation of future travels

19th C. Egg Tempera on Wood Panel Burning Bush Russian Icon with Mary, Jesus and Angels plastic stencils though those may have comeNothing quite as beautiful as egg tempera on wood, I'd say, best of all in blues and reds, and all the better as applied to representing an eight point star flanked with eight angels adamantly gesturing (as if performing semaphore!) as they surround Mary and Baby Jesus in this 19th c. Russian icon. Stunning color, striking composition, marvelous details, just gorgeous. With a bit of quick research I've learned that the eight pointed star in this