Virgin mary icon

Hand painted byzantine icon, featuring the Mother of God holding infant Jesus, on a wood panel with raised frame, with soft colors on the garments and 24k gold plated halos around the Holly faces. The child Jesus holds a scroll with the Golden Rule written in ancient Greek words that say “Treat others as you want them to treat you”.

This traditional Virgin Mary icon with Jesus is generally considered to be the holiest and most revealed symbol of Christian faith. This sacred icon that penetrates the soul, will make the most precious religious piece of art in a bishop ‘s conference room or in a gallery, as well as a great gift for a holly icons’ collector. It would also become a special consecration to the church and a perfect sign of attention on any religious occasion.

☧ PROCEDURE: First of all I prepare the wood with special materials so I can carefully sketch the figure on it. After that I start painting the basic colors and later on I come back many times with my various brush sizes to end up to the concrete details of the Holy faces. This icon is made according to the traditional old art of byzantine iconography where the image is painted on wood or canvas, with egg tempera (egg yolk, vinegar, color in dust) and gold metal leaves. After painted, it is varnished so it is preserved through time. My aim is to draw friendly and merciful holy faces so that their gentleness inspires somebody to pray and hope.

°°°°°°IMPORTANT INFORMATION°°°°°°°
⌘ SIZE: 27.95΄΄ x 21.26΄΄ (71×54 cm)
⌘ DELIVERY EXPECTATION: I have a 2-3 weeks turnaround on order fulfillment.
This icon will be safely shipped DHL and can take 7-15 business days after your order is fulfilled for delivery. So please provide your phone number on a checkout note and choose DHL Express as a shipping option
⌘ MATERIALS: wood, colors in dust, egg-tempera, varnish, 24k gold leaves
⌘ CLEANING: use a clean soft fabric to take care of your icon. Please do not use any cleaning sprays, chemicals or water.

°°°°°°°°°°EXTRAS°°°°°°°°°
✔ Ready to hang
✔ You may have a personalized message hand painted on the backside of the icon free of charge. Please sent us your request in the optional field above. Languages: English, Greek, French or Spanish. Example: ” May you have every blessing of our Holly Mother in your new housewarming. Your grandparents, September 2022″
✔ You may ask for an icon of a Saint or a religious biblical event of your choice in dimensions 30*40,17*25 ,10*20 or any other custom. Please send us your request through etsy message or through our contact page.

You may order this icon to be made in smaller dimensions, on unframed wood, here: www.etsy.com/listing/866358741/virgin-mary-and-jesus-original-hand?ref=shop_home_active_32&frs=1

❋ Be sure to check out the rest of my gallery in www.etsy.com/shop/ReligiousWorkofArtCo?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=30199551

Order fulfillment (14-20 days)

Shipping time 7-15 days