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A complex and highly detailed antique religious icon featuring a traditional hierarchical composition. This piece is a significant example of Orthodox iconography, notable for its symbolic arrangement and decorative metalwork.
Subject: Virgin and Child with Attendant Saints and Cherubim.
Iconography:
Center: The Virgin Mary is depicted with the Christ Child positioned in front of her, enclosed within a symbolic central oval (often referred to as a "Mandorla").
Sides: Two standing Saints are represented on either side of the Virgin in a pose of veneration.
Upper Section: Two Cherubim are featured in the upper left and right corners, watching over the sacred scene.
Technique: Hand-painted oil or tempera on a wooden panel, encased in a decorative metal oklad (overlay). The metal features intricate repoussé and chased patterns that frame the painted faces and hands.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 15 centimeters (Approx. 6.5 x 5.9 inches).
Condition: Rated in Medium (Medio) condition. This indicates visible signs of age and wear to the materials, consistent with its history and antique nature.
A complex and highly detailed antique religious icon featuring a traditional hierarchical composition. This piece is a significant example of Orthodox iconography, notable for its symbolic arrangement and decorative metalwork.
Subject: Virgin and Child with Attendant Saints and Cherubim.
Iconography:
Center: The Virgin Mary is depicted with the Christ Child positioned in front of her, enclosed within a symbolic central oval (often referred to as a "Mandorla").
Sides: Two standing Saints are represented on either side of the Virgin in a pose of veneration.
Upper Section: Two Cherubim are featured in the upper left and right corners, watching over the sacred scene.
Technique: Hand-painted oil or tempera on a wooden panel, encased in a decorative metal oklad (overlay). The metal features intricate repoussé and chased patterns that frame the painted faces and hands.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 15 centimeters (Approx. 6.5 x 5.9 inches).
Condition: Rated in Medium (Medio) condition. This indicates visible signs of age and wear to the materials, consistent with its history and antique nature.