Our Lady of Good Counsel icon Romania hand-painted on wood, 24x18 cm
Our Lady of Good Counsel Romania hand-painted icon on wood, 24x18 cm. This Romanian icon of Our Lady of Good Counsel is hand-painted on a wooden panel following the Byzantine iconographic tradition. The image depicts the Virgin Mary welcoming the Child Jesus, their faces close in a gesture of intimate tenderness typical of Eastern sacred art. The devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel spread notably during the pontificate of Leo XIII, who in 1884 officially recognized the liturgical feast and the ...
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Our Lady of Good Counsel Romania hand-painted icon on wood, 24x18 cm. This Romanian icon of Our Lady of Good Counsel is hand-painted on a wooden panel following the Byzantine iconographic tradition. The image depicts the Virgin Mary welcoming the Child Jesus, their faces close in a gesture of intimate tenderness typical of Eastern sacred art. The devotion to Our Lady of Good Counsel spread notably during the pontificate of Leo XIII, who in 1884 officially recognized the liturgical feast and the white scapular of Mater Boni Consilii, granting indulgences. Since then the devotion has spread to many parts of the world thanks to the work of the Augustinians and the pilgrims who, over the centuries, visited the Sanctuary of Genazzano, spreading the image as a sign of faith. The icon stands out for its delicate yet well-defined tones that create an atmosphere of recollection and contemplation. The halos bear the traditional inscriptions that underline the devotional meaning. Delivered in a red presentation box designed to protect it during transport and storage. The icon is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the iconographer. Actual measurements: 24x18x2 cm.