Hand-painted icon of the Holy Family, antiqued effect, 12x10 in
Hand-painted icon of the Holy Family, antiqued effect, 12x10 in.
Hand-painted icon depicting the Holy Family in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The Virgin Mary is shown with her head inclined toward the Infant Jesus, who leans affectionately against her face; Saint Joseph stands beside them with a contemplative expression and a raised hand in a gesture of protection, set against a golden background bearing Greek inscriptions.
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Hand-painted icon of the Holy Family, antiqued effect, 12x10 in.
Hand-painted icon depicting the Holy Family in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The Virgin Mary is shown with her head inclined toward the Infant Jesus, who leans affectionately against her face; Saint Joseph stands beside them with a contemplative expression and a raised hand in a gesture of protection, set against a golden background bearing Greek inscriptions.
The composition emphasises the bond between the figures through the proximity of the faces and the placement of the hands, with an orderly rendering of the vestments and features.
The gold leaf on the background and halos enhances the symbolic reading of the scene.
Each icon is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Executed on a wooden panel with an antiqued finish and a thickness of 1 in.
Actual dimensions: 31x23x2.5 cm.
The icon is delivered in a red velvet presentation box with a satin-lined interior to ensure protection during transport and storage.