Orthodox Hand Painted Icon - Virgin Mary with Christ
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Vintage Orthodox icon of Virgin Mary with Christ called " Galaktotrophusa" - more rare depiction of the Virgin nursing the Child. The icon is a hand-painted copy of an existing original from late 15-16th c from Sheitalovo monastery , made in the same way using egg tempera and natural pigments . Great example of the classical Byzantine iconography. Very precise and delicate work . Size (11.75 x 8.5 inches ) , tempera on board. Certificate on the back with artist and origin of the icon. Thank you for visiting ! Double your traffic.
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