The Virgin of the Child – Serigraph on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of the Virgin of the Child on Naturally Aged Wood

This beautiful icon of the Virgin of the Child, created using serigraphy, is placed on naturally aged wood and adorned with a hammered photo halo. The wood has cracks and a textured surface, elements that add aesthetic charm to the Byzantine style of the icon. The Virgin is depicted holding the infant Jesus in her arms, while the wood of the icon bears cracks and a textured surface, contributing to the Byzantine charm of the image.

The name “Virgin of the Child” comes from the tenderness and care the Theotokos shows to the infant Jesus, whom she holds in her arms. This is one of the many epithets given to the Virgin Mary, which arise either from how she is depicted in icons, such as this one of the Virgin of the Child, or from the regions where churches are dedicated to her name, or even from hymns or traditions.

The monks of Mount Athos hold deep reverence for the historical and spiritual significance of the place where they live and practice. They strive to make use of everything around them for the glory of God, even the worn-out material objects that may seem useless or old. Thus, the wood found in disuse after the renovation of old cells was put to use thanks to the wisdom of the monks and transformed into beautiful icons, continuing to “live” and convey the blessing of Mount Athos.

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

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

The icon is available upon request.

Dimensions: 24.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm
Weight: 920 gr