Virgin Mary Tenderness Icon
$406.99
A hand-painted Orthodox icon of the Theotokos of Tenderness, the Mother of God embracing the Christ Child cheek to cheek. Egg tempera and 24 karat polished gold leaf on solid gessoed wood.
Dimensions: 27cm x 16cm x 3cm (10.63″ x 6.30″ x 1.18″)
Materials: egg tempera, 24 karat polished gold leaf, solid gessoed wood panel, matte varnish
Technique: egg tempera, gilding, hand-polished gold
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This icon of the Theotokos of Tenderness is hand-painted in egg tempera on solid gessoed wood. 24 karat gold leaf is applied by hand and polished to a smooth, luminous sheen in the halo. The panel is finished with a matte varnish and arrives with a certificate of authenticity, gift-ready for a home icon corner.
Iconography and Symbolism
The Theotokos holds the Christ Child close, her cheek pressed to His, in the composition known as the Eleousa, “Tenderness”. Her sorrowful gaze looks outward even as she embraces Him, foreshadowing the Passion to come. The Eleousa is among the most beloved Marian types, its most famous example being the Theotokos of Vladimir.
Feast Day
Venerated throughout the year on the feasts of Theotokos, especially the Dormition (August 15/August 28)
Gift suggestions
-A meaningful gift for mothers, godparents, and expectant families
-A comforting icon for those seeking the Theotokos’s intercession
-A fitting gift for baptism, chrismation, or a name day honoring the Theotokos
-A dignified addition to a home icon corner
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