Birth Giver Of God Collection

Salus populi Romani, 6th century. Creator: Saint Luke the Evangelist
Salus populi Romani, 6th century. Found in the collection of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Roma

Our Lady of the Sign, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Our Lady of the Sign, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

The Virgin Hodegetria, 1500s. Creator: Byzantine icon
The Virgin Hodegetria, 1500s. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, 1520s. Found in the Collection of State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, ca 1509-1510. Artist: Master of Pulkau (active ca 1520)
The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, ca 1509-1510. Found in the collection of Royal Palace, Belgrade

The Virgin Hodegetria, 12th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin Hodegetria, 12th century. Found in the collection of State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Feast of Orthodoxy, 14th century. Artist: Byzantine icon
The Feast of Orthodoxy, 14th century. Found in the collection of the British Museum

The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin The Mountain torn out not by Hands, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Virgin and Child Enthroned, 1690s. Artist: Zolotaryov, Karp Ivanovich (active 1680-1690s)
Virgin and Child Enthroned, 1690s. Found in the collection of the State A. Rublyov Museum of Ancient Russian Art, Moscow

The Virgin Hodegetria, 1690s. Artist: Ulanov, Cornili (Kirill) (?-1731)
The Virgin Hodegetria, 1690s. From a private collection

Mother of God of Siloam, 1710s. Artist: Russian icon
Mother of God of Siloam, 1710s. From a private collection

The Virgin Hodegetria, Early 18th cen Artist: Grek, Yegor Ivanovich (active 1720s)
The Virgin Hodegetria, Early 18th cen.. From a private collection

The Theotokos of Tikhvin, 1711. Artist: Russian icon
The Theotokos of Tikhvin, 1711. From a private collection

In Thee Rejoiceth, Late 15th cen Artist: Russian icon
In Thee Rejoiceth, Late 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Theotokos of Tikhvin, End of 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Theotokos of Tikhvin, End of 17th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Virgin, 1901. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Virgin, 1901. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Mother of God Pecherskaya, 18th century. Artist: Russian icon
Mother of God Pecherskaya, 18th century. From a private collection

The Mother of God of the Passion (Strastnaya), 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Mother of God of the Passion (Strastnaya), 17th century. From a private collection

The Mother of God Akhtyrskaya (of Akhtyrka), Second quarter of the 19th cen. Artist: Russian icon
The Mother of God Akhtyrskaya (of Akhtyrka), Second quarter of the 19th cen. From a private collection

Icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, c. 1502-1503. Artist: Dionysius (ca. 1450-before 1508)
Icon of the Virgin Hodegetria, c. 1502-1503. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Virgin of the Tolga (Called Tolgskaya), 1739. Artist: Russian icon
The Virgin of the Tolga (Called Tolgskaya), 1739. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Rostov Kremlin, Rostov

The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"The Birth Giver of God: A Journey through Iconic Masterpieces" Step into the world of Russian and Byzantine icons as we explore the divine depictions of the "Birth Giver of God. " Our Lady of the Sign, a 16th-century masterpiece by an unknown Russian artist, captures the essence of motherhood and faith. The Virgin Hodegetria, created in the 1500s by a skilled Byzantine iconographer, mesmerizes with its serene beauty. Intriguingly, an icon from the 1520s portrays another interpretation of the Virgin Hodegetria. This variation showcases how different artists imbued their unique perspectives into these sacred works. The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, painted around 1509-1510 by Master Pulkau, transports us to a momentous event in religious history. The power and significance behind each portrayal are evident when examining a 12th-century Russian icon depicting The Virgin Hodegetria. It stands as a testament to both artistic skill and spiritual devotion. Another captivating piece is The Virgin - The Mountain Torn Out Not By Hands; this enigmatic work invites contemplation on divine miracles. Traveling back to Byzantium in time for The Feast of Orthodoxy from the 14th century allows us to witness grand celebrations honoring these holy figures. Meanwhile, a striking depiction from Russia's 16th century presents yet another rendition titled The Virgin - The Mountain Torn Out Not By Hands. As we approach more recent centuries, Zolotaryov's enchanting Virgin and Child Enthroned (1690s) captivates viewers with its delicate details and tender bond between mother and child. Ulanov's rendition of The Virgin Hodegetria (1690s) further demonstrates how this iconic image continued to inspire generations.