The artwork, titled “Our Lady of Pochaev With Miracles,” is attributed to the artist group known as “Orthodox Icons.” Created approximately between the years 1750 and 1800, it belongs to the Galicia-Volyn school art movement. The artwork is an icon and forms part of the series dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
This majestic icon depicts the Virgin Mary, also revered as “Our Lady of Pochaev,” adorned with a regal crown and a richly decorated mantle, cradling the Infant Jesus in her arms. The central figures are surrounded by various smaller vignettes illustrating miracles attributed to Mary, each enclosed in ornate oval frames. The background is an amalgamation of warm hues, which enhances the divine aura encompassing the subjects. The upper background showcases ethereal light, perhaps suggestive of heavenly intervention, complementing the halo around Mary and Jesus. Each vignette is accompanied by inscriptions in decorative scripts, narrating the miraculous deeds of Our Lady of Pochaev. The intricate details and reverent expressions effectively evoke the sacred and miraculous theme of the icon, reflecting the high artistic standards of the Galicia-Volyn school.