Silkscreen icon of the Madonna of Tenderness – Byzantin – Romania, 9.5x7 in
Byzantin silk screen icon of the Virgin of Vladimir, 9.5x7 in. Icon made in the old traditional Byzantin style on canvas and old wood in Greece with a carved frame.
Also known as the Mother of God of Tenderness, this is one of the most venerated and renowned Orthodox icons in the world. It is a classic example of Byzantine iconography of the Eleusa type, meaning "she who shows tenderness" or "she who shows mercy".
The depiction quickly became an object of devotion among Russian faithful. According...
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Byzantin silk screen icon of the Virgin of Vladimir, 9.5x7 in. Icon made in the old traditional Byzantin style on canvas and old wood in Greece with a carved frame.
Also known as the Mother of God of Tenderness, this is one of the most venerated and renowned Orthodox icons in the world. It is a classic example of Byzantine iconography of the Eleusa type, meaning "she who shows tenderness" or "she who shows mercy".
The depiction quickly became an object of devotion among Russian faithful. According to tradition, the original image was painted by the Evangelist Luke.
This icon is crafted following the traditional Byzantine style on canvas mounted on aged wood. The central image is set within a secondary frame slightly carved into the wood. The remainder bears a certificate indicating it is a Byzantine-style icon made in Greece.
