Virgin of the Sighn 1650

The "Virgin of the Sighn" is a 17th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, housed in the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow. The icon is characterized by a traditional Byzantine style with a central composition featuring the Virgin enthroned, holding the Christ Child. The icon also features flanking angels, the traditional halos, and a richly ornamented background, typical of Russian iconographic art. The icon is a significant piece of religious art, revered for its spiritual symbolism and representing a central figure in the Orthodox faith.