Mother of Milk Icon Russian style Hand-painted, 30x25 cm
This icon depicts the Mother of Milk, also known as the Wet-nurse, a richly tender image with deep spiritual meaning. Mary is portrayed nursing the Baby Jesus, expressing maternal love and the strong bond between Mother and Son. This image, widespread in Byzantine art of the 13th century, later rooted in European and Italian traditions, symbolizes life, protection, and fertility. Hand-painted with egg tempera following the ancient Byzantine iconographic school, any minor irregularities on the su...
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This icon depicts the Mother of Milk, also known as the Wet-nurse, a richly tender image with deep spiritual meaning. Mary is portrayed nursing the Baby Jesus, expressing maternal love and the strong bond between Mother and Son. This image, widespread in Byzantine art of the 13th century, later rooted in European and Italian traditions, symbolizes life, protection, and fertility. Hand-painted with egg tempera following the ancient Byzantine iconographic school, any minor irregularities on the surface are authentic signs of manual craftsmanship, making each piece unique. It is delivered in an elegant blue box with satin lining, ideal as a special gift or to enrich a prayer space.