Mother of God of the Sign hand painted icon Romania 30x20 cm

Mother of God of the Sign Romania hand painted icon 30x15 cm.Rectangular orthodox icon, hand painted in Romania on a sturdy wooden base. The icon depicts the Madonna of the Sign, a representation of the Madonna standing with the Child inscribed in a circle at chest height. Also called 'Great Panaghia', this icon shows the Madonna in a prayerful gesture and the Child intent on blessing with his hands. Jesus is here the sign and Emmanuel, bearer of the good news of the Gospel. On the sides, there are two roundels depicting the archangels Gabriel and Michael, which stand out against the gold background. The gold-colored backdrop is fundamental in the icon, because light is one of the protagonists of the composition. The icon is painted with the lighting technique, a particular method that underlines how the characters themselves emanate light.This Our Lady of the Sign icon is accompanied by a box, certificate of authenticity and a brief history of the icon. It has a hook for hanging.