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Theotokos Eleusa Icon (polished gold halos)
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Hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Theotokos Eleusa, depicting the Virgin Mary embracing the Christ Child in a tender and intimate composition. Painted with egg tempera on a solid wood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold. The halo is hand-engraved and finished with polished gold, with protective varnish finish.
Dimensions: 22 × 30 × 2.5 cm (8.7″ × 11.8″ × 1.0″)
Material: solid wood panel, 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 Theotokos Eleusa presents the Virgin Mary embracing the Christ Child in the tender and intimate manner characteristic of the Eleusa iconographic type. The close contact between Mother and Child expresses tenderness, compassion, and the profound love between them.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a solid wood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The halo is hand-engraved with delicate ornamental details, adding depth and refinement to the gold work.
Iconography and Symbolism
The Eleusa, meaning “Tenderness” or “Mercy,” is one of the traditional iconographic types of the Theotokos. The Virgin gently inclines her head toward Christ, while the Child turns toward His Mother and reaches toward her face, creating a deeply intimate devotional image.
The Theotokos is shown wearing her traditional red maphorion, decorated with gold details and the three stars traditionally associated with her perpetual virginity. Christ is held securely in His Mother’s arms and shown with the attributes of the incarnate Word.
The richly painted garments, polished gold halos, and hand-engraved ornamentation create a harmonious balance between color and gold. The craftsmanship of the engraved details gives the icon a distinctive character while preserving the solemn visual language of Byzantine Orthodox iconography.
Gift Suggestions
-A meaningful gift for someone devoted to the Theotokos
-A beautiful addition to a home prayer corner
-A meaningful wedding or baptism gift
-A special gift for a new home
-A distinctive addition to a collection of hand-painted Orthodox icons
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