Byzantine icon of the Praying Virgin, hand-painted on gilded wood. A sacred image of prayer and intercession, imbued with peace and eternal hope.
Dimensions: 7.5 x 14.5 cm
This icon depicts the Praying Virgin (or Virgin in Prayer), one of the oldest and most venerated figures in Christian art. It is hand-painted on wood, gilded with gold leaf. Mary, with her hands raised in a gesture of intercession, holds the Christ Child on her breast, symbolizing the divine Incarnation. A symbol of pure prayer and openness to the mystery of God.
The Praying Virgin is one of the oldest Marian representations, dating back to the first centuries of Christianity. Her gesture of universal prayer evokes Mary's intercession for all humanity. The Infant Jesus, often depicted in a medallion on her chest, recalls her role as Mother of God (Theotokos) and bearer of the Incarnate Word. This icon is a call to inner peace, constant prayer, and trust in divine love.
Dimensions: 7.5 x 14.5 cm
Weight: 105 g
