The Virgin Mary Holding the Child – Colorful Engraved Pyrography

Description

Pyrography Depicting the Virgin Mary Holding the Child

The **Theotokos Holding the Child** is depicted in a frontal posture, following the common type of the Hodegetria. Her right hand is placed against her chest, while with her left hand, she holds the infant Jesus, who blesses with his right hand. In his left hand, He holds a closed scroll.

Pyrography: Features

Pyrography is an art form that attracts many creators due to the impressive results it can achieve. It is a painting technique that uses two primal elements of nature: wood and fire. With patience and attention to detail, monks create pyrographic images, paying close attention to mistakes as they cannot be corrected like pencil drawings.

This particular image combines the art of engraving with pyrography, producing an exceptional embossed effect.