Romanian Nativity icon, 16x12 in, hand painted in Romania
Romanian Nativity icon, 16x12 in, hand painted in Romania.
This Nativity icon was painted by artists of the Byzantine iconographic school and depicts the complete scene of the birth of Jesus with the traditional figures. The work is executed with great attention to detail and features gold leaf in significant areas, such as the halos and the crowns of the Magi, to lend light and solemnity to the image. At the centre, stands the Mother of God, shown in the garments prescribed by iconographic tradi...
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Romanian Nativity icon, 16x12 in, hand painted in Romania.
This Nativity icon was painted by artists of the Byzantine iconographic school and depicts the complete scene of the birth of Jesus with the traditional figures. The work is executed with great attention to detail and features gold leaf in significant areas, such as the halos and the crowns of the Magi, to lend light and solemnity to the image. At the centre, stands the Mother of God, shown in the garments prescribed by iconographic tradition; her head is wrapped in divine light and her mantle bears marks that recall her perpetual virginity. Beside her is the Baby Jesus, God made man, placed in a stone manger. The donkey and the ox watch over the Child, laid in a rectangular cradle that symbolically recalls a tomb, wrapped in narrow swaddling bands according to ancient tradition.
The angels and Saint Joseph are arranged in a balanced composition.
On the back of the icon there is a small explanatory leaflet describing the meaning of the depiction, together with the iconographer's signature, which guarantees its originality and artisanal workmanship.
The icon is delivered in an elegant red box to ensure proper preservation and protection during transport.
Real measurements: 15.7x11.8x0.8 in.