“The Virgin Mary Holding the Child (Panagia Vrefokratousa) – Silk Screen Print on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos”

Description

Icon of the Virgin Mary Holding the Child (Panagia Vrefokratousa) on Naturally Aged Wood

A collectible silk screen print of the Virgin Mary Holding the Child, depicted on naturally aged wood from the Garden of the Virgin (Mount Athos).

The Virgin is shown holding the young Jesus in her arms, while the wood of the icon bears cracks and a textured surface, elements that add charm to the Byzantine style of the image. This is an icon of unique aesthetic value, featuring the Virgin Mary Holding the Child.

The title “Vrefokratousa” (She Who Holds the Child) refers to the love and care the Theotokos shows for the infant Jesus, whom she holds in her arms. This is one of many titles given to the Virgin, which arise either from the way she is depicted in icons, such as in this particular image of “Vrefokratousa”, or from regions with churches dedicated in her name, or even from hymns and traditions.

The icon holds dual value, not only because it depicts the most beloved holy figure in Christianity, the Virgin Mary, but also because the wood it is made from comes directly from the Garden of the Theotokos. The cracks in the wood bear silent testimony to its age, indicating that it was used by the Athonite monks in their daily life within the Athonian state.

Since 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.

Dimensions: 25 x 26.5 x 2.5 cm