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Theotokos Portaitissa Icon (polished gold)
$740.99
Hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Theotokos Portaitissa, depicting the Virgin Mary holding Christ Child in the traditional Portaitissa iconographic type. Painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel using 24K genuine gold leaf, gilding, polished gold, and hand-engraved decorations. The icon features a distinctive raised border and is finished with protective varnish. Ships in a box.
Dimensions: 20.5 × 25.5 × 2 cm (8.1″ × 10.0″ × 0.8″)
Materials: plywood panel, egg tempera, 24K genuine gold leaf, varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, polished gold, hand-engraved decorations
✓ Estimated shipping time: 1-2 days
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The hand-painted icon of the Theotokos Portaitissa represents the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in a traditional and deeply venerated iconographic composition. The title Portaitissa means “Gatekeeper” or “Keeper of the Gate,” and the icon is associated with the renowned Portaitissa icon of the Holy Mountain.
The icon is painted with egg tempera on a plywood panel and enriched with 24K genuine gold leaf. The gilded areas are carefully polished, hand-engraved decorations add ornamental detail to the gold work and give the icon a distinctive handcrafted quality.
The raised border surrounding the central image provides additional depth and definition, creating a refined transition between the iconographic scene and the outer edge of the panel. Together with the polished gold and engraved ornamentation, it gives the icon a richly finished appearance.
Iconography and Symbolism
The Theotokos Portaitissa depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child while directing the viewer toward Him. Christ is shown as the incarnate Son of God, while the Theotokos serves as the one who points toward Christ and intercedes on behalf of the faithful.
The traditional red and blue garments of the Theotokos are enriched with gold details, while the halos emphasize the sacred dignity of Mother and Child. The angels depicted above the Theotokos further reinforce the heavenly character of the composition.
The 24K genuine gold leaf provides a radiant quality to the halos and ornamental areas. Polished gold and hand-engraved decorations add texture and dimension to the gilded surface, while the egg tempera technique provides the rich, layered colors characteristic of traditional icon painting.
The raised border is an especially distinctive feature of this icon, adding dimensionality to the panel and framing the sacred image.
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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