Greek Orthodox Icon Hsp Virgin Child Right-handed Mother God Theotokos 19th

Greek Orthodox icon (on panel) representing the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus on her right arm (called "right-handed"; like the miraculous icon of the Great Cave Monastery in Greece), image of the Mother of God Theotokos, from the 19th century. This icon is in good general condition, in its original condition. Note: old wormholes and accidents on the wood, some stains and wear from time, see photos. * Theotokos or Mother of God symbolized on the icons by the monogram ΜΡ Υ — the first and last letters of each of the two words —, is a title attributed to Mary (mother of Jesus). It appeared under the pen of Alexander of Alexandria in 325, year of the first Council of Nicaea — which will be followed by the definitive one of the Council of Ephesus (431). Dimensions Dimensions 17.1 cm x 13 cmReference: D30 214All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com