Mary and Child, Sweet Kissing, the Glykophilousa style Painting

The icon of Mary and Child “Sweet Kiss” comes from the 17th century and was written in the Glykophilousa style. The Theotokos is seen bending over to embrace and kiss her Divine Son. The child bends his head back and rests up against His mother’s cheek. His left hand is resting in her open palm. The relationship between the two shows not only reverence, but intimacy and respect. All my icons are created in accordance with the canon, iconographic traditions and techniques, approved by the Orthodox Church.  Size 11x14 inches, Egg tempera, 24 karat gold and metal leaf on gessoed wood**, hand-painted frame. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. The colours may slightly vary between the photo and the actual image. One-of-a-kind hand-painted frame, egg tempera on metal leaf. Unique technique that imitates traditional Russian enamel and floral ornament on the frame. Inspired by Italian sgraffito. Egg tempera paint is made of pure pigments (dry coloring powders) mixed in egg emul­sion (egg yolk and water). Egg tempera paintings are long-lasting; icons painted in the 12th to 14th centuries survive to this day. Egg tempera is painted on wooden panels prepared with a gesso base that promotes adhesion and creates a smooth surface. Mostly, egg tempera is applied in small brush strokes on top of another dried coat of paint. The layers are mixed optically, but not physically. This glazing produces clear, pure colours - egg tempera's greatest advantage over oil painting. **About icon boards: Russian style icon boards are made of Linden wood, solid board with a “Kovcheg” (a recessed central area; "kovcheg" is an ancient Russian word, meaning "ark" in English). Solid oak braces are inserted in grooves to minimize board deformation. The boards have linen under the gesso. The gesso contains the natural products only - chalk, water and natural glue. These boards were manufactured in the Ukraine; a stamp certifies the authenticity of this workshop's technology.

Painting:Tempera on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:11 W x 14 H x 1.5 D in

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