Pskov artists preferred the yellow to the Byzantine or Novgorodian gold leaf. This yellow, in contrast to the dark colors of the Virgin, makes the icon appear much brighter. The bottom quarter of the background had been painted with a brownish red. This creates a sense of three-dimensionality, giving the feeling that the Virgin is standing on a floor with the yellow wall behind her. Another distinguishing characteristic of the Pskov school is the depiction of the subject's movements.
Emphasis is put on vigorous yet uncompleted movements or dynamic actions.
Here, the Virgin is seen standing sideways, with her gaze directed out of the boundary of the painting and with her hands held out as if beckoning someone to come to her. One might be able to imagine her talking to a worshiper or walking in the direction of her gaze. It is not surprising that this icon does not show characteristic Pskov dynamic movements because all icons found in the Deesis row are much more static. The Pskov school is also known for two other peculiar features. This is not as evident in this Virgin from the Deesis as in other Pskov icons.