Hand-Painted Romanian Nativity Icon, 40x30 cm
Hand-painted Romanian Nativity Icon, 40x30 cm. This Nativity icon was created by artists of the Byzantine iconographic school and depicts the complete scene of Christ's birth with the traditional figures. The work is carefully detailed and features gold leaf in key areas, such as the halos and the crowns of the Magi, to lend light and solemnity to the image. At the center is the Mother of God, shown in the garments assigned by iconographic tradition; her head is bathed in divine light and the ma...
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Hand-painted Romanian Nativity Icon, 40x30 cm. This Nativity icon was created by artists of the Byzantine iconographic school and depicts the complete scene of Christ's birth with the traditional figures. The work is carefully detailed and features gold leaf in key areas, such as the halos and the crowns of the Magi, to lend light and solemnity to the image. At the center is the Mother of God, shown in the garments assigned by iconographic tradition; her head is bathed in divine light and the marks on her mantle recall her perpetual virginity. Beside her is the Baby Jesus, God made man, laid in a stone manger. The donkey and the ox watch over the Child, who lies in a rectangular crib symbolically recalling a tomb and is wrapped in tight swaddling according to ancient tradition. The angels and Saint Joseph are arranged with balanced composition. On the back of the icon there is a small explanatory booklet illustrating the meaning of the depiction, together with the iconographer's signature, which guarantees its originality and handcrafted execution. This Nativity icon is delivered in a red box to ensure proper preservation and protection during transport. Actual measurements: 40x30x2 cm.