Mother of God of the Seven Arrows
$448.99
Hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows, depicting the Theotokos with seven swords piercing her heart, symbolizing the sorrows and suffering foretold concerning her. Painted with egg tempera on a solid wood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, polished gold, gilding, and hand-engraved decorations. The halo is hand-engraved, and the icon is finished with varnish and protective slats on the back.
Dimensions: 22 × 30 × 3 cm (8.7″ × 11.8″ × 1.2″)
Material: solid wood panel, protective slats on the back, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, hand-engraved decorations, hand-engraved halo
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This hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows depicts the Theotokos with seven swords piercing her heart, the image expresses the profound sorrow of the Mother of God and her participation in the suffering connected with the earthly life and Passion of Christ.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a solid wood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished to create a luminous surface, while the hand-engraved decorations add depth and refinement to the composition. The halo is also individually hand-engraved, giving the icon a distinctive handcrafted character.
Iconography and Symbolism
The Seven Arrows icon is closely associated with the prophecy of the righteous Simeon, who foretold that a sword would pierce the soul of the Virgin Mary. The seven swords traditionally represent the profound sorrows experienced by the Theotokos in relation to her Son.
The sevenfold arrangement gives the composition a strong symbolic character, while the frontal presentation of the Theotokos creates a direct and contemplative presence. Her sorrow is expressed with restraint, preserving the solemn dignity characteristic of Orthodox iconography.
The 24K genuine gold leaf and polished gilding illuminate the halo and ornamental elements, emphasizing the sacred nature of the image. Hand-engraved decorations and the hand-engraved halo further distinguish the icon as a carefully crafted devotional work.
A protective varnish completes the painted surface, while protective wooden slats on the back provide traditional structural support for the panel.
Gift Suggestions
-A meaningful gift for someone devoted to the Theotokos
-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner
-A meaningful gift for times of sorrow, prayer, and reflection
-A special baptism or wedding gift
-A distinctive addition to a collection of hand-painted Orthodox icons
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