Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Lithograph – The Unburnt Thornbush Icon of the Virgin Mary – Framed (36cm x 47.25cm)

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Lithograph – The Unburnt Thornbush Icon of the Virgin Mary – Framed (36cm x 47.25cm)

 

This rare 19th-century Russian lithograph depicts the Unburnt Thornbush Icon of the Mother of God (Неопалимая Купина), a revered image in Orthodox Christianity, historically believed to protect homes from fire. The intricate composition symbolises the biblical burning bush from which God spoke to Moses—burning yet unconsumed—paralleling the Virgin Mary’s divine purity and miraculous birth-giving.

 

In Old Russia, this sacred image was often hung in homes, barns, and fire-prone places as a spiritual shield against destruction. The complex iconography features the Virgin and Child surrounded by angelic figures and biblical symbols, reinforcing its protective and divine significance. The lithograph retains the rich colours and precise detailing characteristic of 19th-century Russian religious prints, making it a valuable historical and artistic piece.

 

Framed in a classic wooden frame, measuring approximately 36cm x 47.25cm, this lithograph is ready for display, ideal for collectors of Russian Orthodox icons, antique religious prints, and devotional artwork.

 

Key Features:

 

✔ Authentic 19th-century Russian religious lithograph

✔ Depicts the Unburnt Thornbush Icon of the Virgin Mary

✔ Believed to offer protection from fire in Orthodox tradition

✔ Cyrillic inscription in pre-revolutionary Russian

✔ Framed in a wooden frame (36cm x 47.25cm), ready for display

✔ Highly collectible for enthusiasts of Russian religious art, Orthodox Christian iconography, and antique lithographs

 

A rare and meaningful piece of Russian Orthodox heritage, this lithograph embodies faith, history, and artistry. Secure this extraordinary icon today!