Reverent Orthodox HODIGITRIA Mother of God Icon Framed In Shadow Box

Collectibles : Religious : Artwork

 

Reverent beautiful litho print of the 16th Century Orthodox Hodigitria Mother of God Icon, celebrated on July 28. The Hodigitria image (She Who Shows The Way) holds a privileged place in the iconography of the Mother of God. It has been and remains the most recognizable and preferred Icon image of the Western world, even though its origin is specifically Eastern. The litho is framed in a silver tone embossed inner framing, then placed into a deep wooden shadow box with thin gilt trim embellishment. Board back is nailed on, with brass hanger ring. No glass. The Icon measures 7" x 5 1/4"; the shadow box with icon and repousse silver tone framing measures 11" x 9" x 2" with no wear or damages. The inner framework is not glued into the shadow box and could be easily attached permanently or removed, if desired, and placed into a glassed-in box or other outer frame. It is in Excellent condition.

Item ID: jrl006943