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Icon Virgin of Tenderness - Gilded wood 10.5 x 14.5 cm
Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness, hand-painted and gilded with gold leaf. A moving Byzantine representation, rich in symbolism and spiritual gentleness.
Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 cm
This Orthodox icon of the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleousa) measures 10.5 x 14.5 cm. It is meticulously hand-painted on wood and gilded with gold leaf in the Byzantine tradition. Mary tenderly presses her cheek against that of Baby Jesus, in a gesture of sacred intimacy. It's a profound symbol of maternal love and divine presence in everyday life. Perfect for an altar, a place of recollection or as a spiritual gift.
The Eleousa icon, or Virgin of Tenderness, represents one of the most moving iconographic types in the Orthodox tradition. It depicts maternal love in its purest form: the Mother of God tenderly embracing her Son. This gesture expresses divine compassion, Christ's closeness to humanity and the sweetness of salvation. Popular in Russia, Greece and the Middle East, this icon is an invitation to inner prayer and peace of heart.
Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 cm
- Width
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 1.250 gr
- Height
- 32 cm