Our Lady of Smolensk (2006)

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Our Lady of Smolensk (2006)

Our Lady of Smolensk is seen in front of the Novodivichy Monastery where she hangs. Legend has it that this icon was painted by St. Luke, the physician, himself. Although unlikely, I do know that doctors can also be artists (or at least they try).

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Fine Art Acrylic Religious Our Lady of Smolensk Novodivichy Monastery Moscow Smolensk

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Jerry

Jerry 26 Dec 2006

Very powerful, expressive or great portraits and background! Brilliant impression and story!

Cathy Holford

Cathy Holford 22 Nov 2006

This is awesome. I love your style!

Ivan Serbezov

Ivan Serbezov 15 Nov 2006

This masterpiece reminds me the strong relations with the Byzantine commonwealth culture.Nice and outstanding work! Keep up the good work , Ivan

thea walstra

thea walstra 21 Sep 2006

I love this one very much David: a great composition, strong colors, and a very interesting subject.

Emily Reed

Emily Reed 21 Sep 2006

Incredibly beautiful Madonna, David.