RUSSIAN ICONS
Book Details
Title: Russian Icons
Author: Father Vladimir Ivanov
Preface: Metropolitan Pitirim
Publisher: Rizzoli (New York)
Publication Years: First editions
were published around 1987–1988,
with subsequent printings like the 1990 edition.
Overview: Published in cooperation with the Patriarchate of Moscow, the large-format (quarto) volume features extensive color plates and explores the iconographic tradition from the perspective of the Russian Orthodox Church, including previously unpublished pieces from the Ecclesiastical Academy.
Caption from the IG post
"Historic portrait of Jesus and his disciples
dating back to 14-16 Century.
Orthodox Church, Russian Icons.
While America was whitewashing images,
Russia didn’t get the memo.
All Ancient historic depictions
are preserved in Russia Museums and vaults."
We dont do lil
European,
whitewashed
blond haired
blue eyed
baby Jesus.
Not in my home we dont.

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