Russian icon with oklad depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted, 19th century
Height x width: 34 x 28 cm.
the Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' such as: the offended, the naked pilgrims, the hungry, and the sick. The diffusion of this icon experienced considerable fortune from the late 17th century, following a miracle performed by the icon in the Church of the Transfiguration on Ordynka Street in Moscow. Silver-plated oklad.