{"product_id":"antique-19thc-greek-orthodox-icon-virgin-mary-christ-saints-hand-painted-wood","title":"Antique 19thC Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary Christ \u0026 Saints Hand Painted Wood","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; color: #2c3e50; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e Antique 19th Century Greek Orthodox Wooden Panel Icon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; color: #7f8c8d; font-size: 18px; margin-top: -15px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTheotokos (Virgin Mary), Christ Child, Archangel \u0026amp; Saints\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eItem Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting a magnificent and authentic antique Eastern Orthodox wooden panel icon, likely dating to the 19th century. This profound spiritual artifact features a beautiful dual-register composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper half depicts the Virgin Mary (Theotokos) holding the Christ Child, seated upon heavenly clouds, flanked by the traditional Greek monograms \u003cstrong\u003eMP ΘY\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower register features three prominent figures, including an Archangel on the left and two holy saints or martyrs holding crosses. The artwork exhibits exquisite traditional Byzantine styling, with rich, warm earth tones, striking reds, and remnants of gold gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePhysical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; margin-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted tempera or oil on a solid, hand-hewn wooden panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 x 28 cm (13.78 x 11.02 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 970 grams (34.22 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction details:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reverse side features a beautifully aged, dark wood patina with two original horizontal support splines (sponki) and antique hand-forged nails, indicative of highly authentic, period-correct craftsmanship designed to prevent wood warping over the centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable piece is in \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting its age and history of devotional use. It displays a stunning, natural craquelure across the painted surface. There is expected edge wear, wood aging, and areas of paint loss that only add to the character and genuine antique provenance of the piece. The wooden panel remains structurally incredibly sound and robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the high-resolution, carefully captured images provided, as they serve as an integral part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69255452655858,"sku":"B3","price":2712.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/0354\/9099\/files\/PXqzpaphKO.webp?v=1794205190","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxdepot.com\/en-de\/products\/antique-19thc-greek-orthodox-icon-virgin-mary-christ-saints-hand-painted-wood","provider":"Orthodox Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}