This icon depicting a bust portrait of Christ and inscribed Gospod Vsederzhilel - The Lord Almighty, was most certainly modeled after the famous icon executed by Blessed Andrie Rublev (c.1370-1430), which around 1918 was discovered after having been restored. The rebirth of the traditional “old” style of icon painting began at the very end of the 19th century when newly developed restoration techniques were discovered that allowed the successful removal of the many layers of over-painting, which covered most ancient icons. Art historians, iconographers and the public alike were amazed at the brilliant colors and majestic style of these ancient icons. Subsequently a new interest and awareness created a new market for icons executed in the “old” style.
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