Hodegetria - Virgin Mary - Hand Painted Byzantine Icon Painting

This representation of the Hodegetria byzantine icon was hand painted by me in my studio in Bologna, Italy using only the best of materials, with a lot of care and attention to detail. The painting is done on lime wood with tempera and 22K gold leaf, and protected with a varnish coating. The size of the icon is 42cm x 30cm x 2.5cm (16.5 inch x 11.8 inch x 1 inch) - approximately the size of an A3 paper (2 x letter size) For painting the icon I followed the old byzantine techniques and did everything myself starting with preparing the painting surface of the lime wood panel, followed by the painting itself, application of the gold leaf and ending with the varnishing. On request I can provide more detailed photos of the icon and I'll be happy to answer your questions. I have studied this painting technique in university and have a major in theology, restoration and conservation of religious paintings. I also participated in restoring centuries old icons in historic churches and monasteries. You can find more info about the original Hodegetria iconographic depictions here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodegetria

Painting:Gouache on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:11.8 W x 16.5 H x 1 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.