Enthroned Mother of God
Greek Icon, Mount Athos, 17th century
11 5/8 x 8 7/8 in
29.5 x 22.5 cm
29.5 x 22.5 cm
No. 2984
Inscription in Greek: ΜΡ ΘΥ (Mother of God) The icon depicts the Mother of God enthroned presenting the Christ child to the world. The Virgin wears a red cloak over...
Inscription in Greek: ΜΡ ΘΥ (Mother of God)
The icon depicts the Mother of God enthroned presenting the Christ child to the world. The Virgin wears a red cloak over a blue robe. The Christ child holds his left hand out in a gesture of blessing.
The fine yet conservative painting in this icon suggests a monastic origin, perhaps Mount Athos. The icon was once the central panel of a triptych, the wings of which are now lost.
The icon depicts the Mother of God enthroned presenting the Christ child to the world. The Virgin wears a red cloak over a blue robe. The Christ child holds his left hand out in a gesture of blessing.
The fine yet conservative painting in this icon suggests a monastic origin, perhaps Mount Athos. The icon was once the central panel of a triptych, the wings of which are now lost.