Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows on Naturally Aged Wood

An exquisite serigraph on naturally aged wood featuring the relatively rare representation of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, also known as Our Lady of the Seven Dolors.

In this icon, she is depicted with three swords on each shoulder and a seventh sword piercing her heart from below. However, there are also depictions with three swords on one side and four on the other.

According to Christian tradition, the seven swords, which appear to pierce the Virgin Mary’s body, symbolize the sorrows she endured throughout her life, culminating in the Crucifixion of her only Son. In the Holy Bible, the number seven usually represents completeness and abundance, but in this case, it symbolizes the infinite sorrow of the Theotokos.

A Russian tradition states that images with this particular representation are often placed at the entrance of a house to protect it from envy, the evil eye, and illness.

This icon of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, like all the icons in the same category, has been crafted on naturally aged wood, which comes from a cell at Mount Athos. Through the “Athos Heritage,” these collectible icons can be found in the hands of people who long to hold a piece of the living Athonite tradition.

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 request.

Origin: Mount Athos

Dimensions: 26 x 34 x 2.5 cm