Virgin of Chuguev 1900

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The "Virgin of Chuguev" is a 1900 Orthodox icon, depicting the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. The icon, crafted in the style of traditional Russian iconography, showcases the Virgin Mary lying on a bier surrounded by grieving figures, while an angel ascends with her soul to heaven. The intricate details of the icon, including the ornate frame and the expressive faces of the figures, reflect the enduring power of religious art in Eastern Orthodox tradition.