Virgin Amolintos – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Serigraph of the Virgin Amolintos on Naturally Aged Wood

This image represents the Virgin Mary, known by the title “Amolintos” (Immaculate). In this image, she is depicted holding the infant Jesus in her arms, with her hand protectively placed beneath His body. It is a stunning piece created on naturally aged wood from a restored monastic cell of Mount Athos.

The Virgin Amolintos is also called the “Virgin of the Passion” in Orthodox iconography, because Christ is seen gazing at the two angels, depicted on either side of the Virgin, who hold the symbols of the Passion: the Cross, the Spear, and the Sponge. The fearful expression on Christ’s face reflects His foreknowledge of the Passion and His impending crucifixion.

The name of this icon comes from the hymn “Aspile, Amolinde, Akrante…” written by the monk Paul.

The unmatched artistry of the monk who created this serigraph, combined with the wood of the base, which was once part of an Athonite monastic cell, comes together in a unique way to create a beautiful and collectible icon. The cracks on the surface of this icon enhance its aesthetic value.

As the icon is handmade and the wood processing is done by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.

The icon is available upon order.

Origin: Mount Athos

Dimensions: 18 x 23 x 2 cm