Byzantine icon of Madonna Hodegetria 45X35 cm Greece

Byzantine icon of Madonna Hodegetria 45X35 cm Greece. This icon was made in Greece in the old traditional Byzantine style. Made on special canvas, the colors are made with new and real gold. The Madonna Hodegetria is a type of Christian iconography widespread particularly in Byzantine and Russian art of the medieval period. The iconography depicts the Madonna with the Baby Jesus in her arms, sitting in a blessing gesture, holding a rolled parchment in his hand. The colors of the Madonna's dress are traditional, that is, the dark blue dress and the red cloak where it is possible to notice stars placed on the head and on the right shoulder. Baby Jesus, on the other hand, dressed in a white robe and small shades of blue, holds a small parchment in his left hand while shaking Mary's hand with his right. The image is presented inside a small frame slightly lowered by the wooden edge of the icon. This icon is made in Greece.