The Virgin of Vladimir, also known as Vladimir Mother of God, Our Lady of Vladimir. Sometimes also referred to as Our Lady of Vyshhorod and the Theotokos of Vladimir, is a 12th-century Byzantine icon depicting the Virgin and Child and an early example of the Eleusa iconographic type. It is one of the most culturally significant and celebrated pieces of art in Russian history. Many consider it a national palladium with several miracles of historical importance to Russia being attributed to the icon.