“Virgin Mary Holding the Child” – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child on Naturally Aged Wood

The collectible icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in serigraphy depicts the Most Holy Theotokos with a hammered halo.

This unique icon is crafted on naturally aged wood, which has cracks and a textured surface—features that add charm to the Byzantine style of the icon.

The wood on which the icon is placed comes from a renovated cell on Mount Athos. The monks made sure to preserve it intact during the renovation works. They aged it according to the traditional techniques used in wood-carved altarpieces and repurposed it, transforming it into an icon.

Through the “Mount Athos Heritage,” these collectible icons can be found in the hands of people who yearn to hold a piece of the living Athonite tradition.

Since the icon is handmade and the woodwork is processed by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.

The icon is available upon request.

Dimensions: 25 x 29.5 x 2.5 cm