Romanian icon, Mother of God of Tolga, Byzantine style, hand-painted, 12x10 in
Romanian icon, Mother of God of Tolga, Byzantine style, hand-painted, 12x10 in.
Icon painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition and enriched with gold leaf.
The Virgin wears a dark blue mantle with red edging and holds the Child Jesus, depicted in a light garment with a red drapery; their faces are closely inclined in a tender gesture. The scene is set on a gilded background with inscriptions in Greek characters.
The composition highlights the bond between mother...
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Romanian icon, Mother of God of Tolga, Byzantine style, hand-painted, 12x10 in.
Icon painted in tempera by Romanian iconographers following the Byzantine tradition and enriched with gold leaf.
The Virgin wears a dark blue mantle with red edging and holds the Child Jesus, depicted in a light garment with a red drapery; their faces are closely inclined in a tender gesture. The scene is set on a gilded background with inscriptions in Greek characters.
The composition highlights the bond between mother and son through the Child's posture and the direct contact of the faces; the gold leaf on the background and halos guides the reading of the image.
Each icon is supplied with a certificate of authenticity affixed to the back.
Executed on a wooden panel with an antiqued effect and a thickness of 1 in.
Actual measurements: 12.2x9.1x1 in.
Delivered in a red velvet case with a satin-lined interior for protection during transport and storage.