Romanian Byzantine Nativity icon, 12x10 in, hand-painted in Romania
Romanian Byzantine Nativity icon, 12x10 in, hand-painted in Romania.
Romanian Byzantine Nativity icon, hand-painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The icon depicts the Nativity of Christ: at the centre the Virgin Mary is shown reclining beside the Infant Jesus placed in the manger, set within a stylised cave. Angels are arranged in adoration, Saint Joseph appears in a thoughtful pose, and the rocky landscape frames the scene; a Greek...
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Romanian Byzantine Nativity icon, 12x10 in, hand-painted in Romania.
Romanian Byzantine Nativity icon, hand-painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition, with applied gold leaf.
The icon depicts the Nativity of Christ: at the centre the Virgin Mary is shown reclining beside the Infant Jesus placed in the manger, set within a stylised cave. Angels are arranged in adoration, Saint Joseph appears in a thoughtful pose, and the rocky landscape frames the scene; a Greek inscription appears above.
The iconographic narrative is developed through the orderly arrangement of figures and gestures, emphasising the birth of Christ and the participation of the angels. The gold leaf on the background and halos expresses the symbolic light of the event. Each icon is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Executed on a wooden panel with an antiqued finish and a thickness of 1 in.
Dimensions: 12.2x9.1x1 in.
The icon is delivered in an elegant red velvet presentation box with a satin-lined interior to ensure protection during transport and storage.