18. The Virgin of Vladimir Russian icon (Central Russia), 18th century Tempera on panel, gilded background. Stripped border revealing the gesso. Beautiful classical Russian painting in the tradition of the Moscow School. The Virgin of Vladimir or Virgin of Tenderness, The Son embraces his Mother is one of the most beautiful expressions of maternity in iconography. (Wear and tear, missing gesso on the edges, very good general and structural condition) 22 x 27 cm.