Extraordinary Icon "Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God"

Incredible collection of Mother of God icons.

In 1975, a small workshop Creaciones Dangel was transformed into the company CREDAN, without forgetting the craftsmanship created by a carefully selected team of people. Since then, Credan products have been known and admired worldwide.

The quality of the raw materials used (including 24-karat gold), sophisticated design, and stunning elegance have made the company's clients the most influential people from around the world.

The production process is time-consuming and meticulous to ensure an incredible appearance and craftsmanship, and the raw materials meet the highest quality standards — from gold, silver, and copper to carefully selected wood.

We would like to present to you an extraordinary collection of saint iconography by Credan SA.

In Vlodzimir, a significant part of the buildings from the glory days of the Vlodzimir-Suzdal principality has been preserved, making it one of the most interesting tourist cities in Russia. It is classified as part of the so-called Golden Ring, which includes about ten cities in central Russia with unique architecture and historical significance. All preserved monuments from the 12th-13th centuries are built from white limestone brought from the Volga.

The Assumption Cathedral (Успенский собор) was built between 1158-1160 by masters from Germany, rebuilt after a great fire in 1185, during 1185-1189, and has remained virtually unchanged since then. Fragments of frescoes from the 12th-13th centuries survive, along with more complete frescoes by the renowned Russian medieval artist Rublev from 1408. In 1810, a bell tower was erected next to the cathedral, replacing the old one damaged by lightning in 1806.

Since 1164, all the grand princes of Rus' were crowned in this church, until Prince Ivan III the Great moved the ceremony to Moscow in 1462. During this period, the church was also the resting place of the grand princes' remains and the site of Orthodox Church synods. The main relic of the church (and all of Rus') was the Vlodzimir Icon of the Mother of God (moved to Moscow in 1395).

The original building was externally clad with marble slabs, the dome gilded, and the copper roofs decorated with wrought silver ornaments. Frescoes were painted inside in 1161. The liturgical furnishings mostly consisted of items made from pure silver and gold. In Kyiv, the main gates were also commissioned to be made of pure gold, but they were never completed. After fires and plundering in 1185, 1238, and 1412, the interior furnishings had to be completely reconstructed each time.

The current interior is associated with the revival of the church's significance from 1645, when the relics of Saint Prince Gregory were transferred to the church, and in 1702, also those of Princes Andrey Bogolyubsky and his son Gleb. Between 1768 and 1774, Empress Catherine the Great funded a new iconostasis, interior reconstruction, and decoration in the Italian Baroque style. During this renovation, most of the old (medieval) decor was removed, and the ancient frescoes, including Rublev's, were painted over and covered with new Baroque artwork. In the 19th century, silver embellishments for the tombs of rulers and saints were added.

Manufacturer

Credan SA

Model

329008

Sizes

8x10 cm

Processing Time

depending on stock availability

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to specified address in elegant gift packaging, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes