Handmade Byzantine Icon of Virgin Mary and Child.
The miraculous Icon of Panagia Kardiotissa is a type of "Glykophilousa" ("Sweet Kissing") icon, which depicts the Virgin Mary caring for her son, Jesus Christ.
It dates from the 15th century and is attributed to the painter Angelos Akotantou from Crete.
The Icon of Panagia Kardiotissa is an exact copy of Byzantine art and is created by experienced craftsmen using the method of gold printing where hagiographic leaves of 22 karat gold are applied in detail to decorate the background.
During the final processing, the icon is painted with dark red color around the perimeter and polished with a special varnish to maintain its shine.
It is offered in level or recessed wooden surface and is suitable for wall mounting.
Iconographer: Holy Monastery Dormition of Theotokos, Parnes
Availability: Made to order, usually ships within 5 to 10 days.
