An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Mother of God in Joy of All Who Sorrow iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Silver riza or oklad with repousse decor. Unmarked. In this Orthodox iconography, Mother of God is depicted in the center surrounded by angels and suffering people, Jesus Christ blesses her from heaven. Wooden frame. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles.