Virgin of the Child – Serigraphy on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Icon of the Virgin of the Child on Naturally Aged Wood

A beautiful serigraph of the Virgin of the Child, on naturally aged wood from a cell of Mount Athos. The wood features distinct cracks and a textured surface, elements that add charm to the Byzantine style of the icon while enhancing its unique characteristics.

The name “Virgin of the Child” refers to the tenderness and care the Theotokos shows to the infant Jesus, whom she holds in her arms. It is one of the many titles given to the Virgin Mary, which arise either from the way she is depicted in icons, such as this “Virgin of the Child,” from regions with churches dedicated to her name, or from hymns and traditions.

The monk who created this icon used a piece of wood with natural aging, which was obtained after renovation works in a cell of Mount Athos. Specifically, after renovation work is carried out in many cells and huts on Mount Athos, the old wood, instead of being discarded, is carefully selected. Those pieces that can be reused are cut and preserved with special techniques by the monks. Most of this wood forms the ideal base for creating art, such as these particular icons. The naturally aged wood gives the icons a unique aesthetic and collectible value, while also conveying a piece of the long history of the Athonite community outside its borders.

As the icon is handmade and the wood treatment 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: 20 x 22 x 2 cm