Byzantine Icons, Virgin Mary w/ Baby Jesus & St. Elijah

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Historical Christian Tradition Art 950 Silver Proof Byzantine Icons ** ** Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus and The Prophet Saint Elijah * ** * Reproduction of Christian Icons from Byzantine Era: These two (2) pure silver icons measure 8" by 6" each and depict (in stunning and detailed relief set against dark stained wood) precious holy images of Christiandom in the Holy Land. The detail they contain can be seen in the pictures and attests to incredible skill the Christian artisan of those times possessed. They are beautiful to look at and, according to tradition, brought protection, healing and blessings. Definition of Icons Icons (from the Greek eikones) are sacred images representing saints, Christ, and the Virgin, as well as narrative scenes such as Christ's Crucifixion. While today the term is most closely associated with wooden panel painting, in Byzantium icons could be crafted in all media, including marble, ivory, gemstone, precious metal, enamel, and mosaic. Form and Function of Icons Icons ranged in size from the miniature to the monumental. Some were suspended around the neck as pendants, others (called "triptychs") had panels on each side that could be closed for safe transport. Large panel paintings were mounted on a pole or frame and carried into battle. Alternatively, icons could be of a more permanent character, read more

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