19th century Russian icon."The Virgin of Burning Bush".Painting on wood. Oklad of silver plated copper. In need of general cleaning. Wear and tear due to use and the passage of time. Measurements: 31,5 x 27 cm .The Virgin of the Burning Bush is one of the most complex and symbolic icons of the Marian theme in orthodox iconography. It alludes to the passage of the same name from the Old Testament. On the symbolic level it develops different facets of Christian worship related to the appearance of Christ, based on the Old Testament stories. This Old Testament Epiphany was commemorated by the creation of a chapel in honour of the Burning Bush, which was built behind the altar of the Cathedral of St Catherine's Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. The iconography is known from proto-Christian times, when the Praying Virgin, or in some cases the Odigidria, was depicted enclosed in the Burning Bush, with Moses kneeling and contemplating her.