Holy Family Icon -7x5-1/2

Product Description

This icon is one of the most famous and earliest depictions of the Holy family, painted before any Italian painter ever began. In this depiction both Mary and Joseph are holding the Christ Child. It seems that both Mary and Joseph are standing but the Child seems to be sitting. With one hand Jesus is holding His Mother's hand, and with the other He is blessing His Mother. The halos symbolize holiness and the three stars, on on each shoulder and the other on the forehead symbolize Mary's ever virginity before, during and after the birth of Christ. The Greek inscriptions symbolize Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

This gorgeous icon is hand-made, in the old traditional manner of Byzantine art. It has been hand painted with egg, tempera and gold on canvas and old wood from Meteora, Greece. It is a work of modern art of superior quality. Comes with certificate of authenticity. Ready to hang. Made in Greece. Measures 7 x 5-1/2".