Byzantine Icon
$100
Icons are painted images of saints and other holy people. In this modern example (maybe 20 years old), Jesus is exquisitely painted on a wooden, carved placard in Mateora Greece.
Icons were an important part of the Byzantine Christian Church from the 3rd century onward. Venerated in churches, public places, and private homes, icon paintings were believed to have protective properties.
The certificate of authenticity on the back of the 1″ think wood canvas reads:
It is from the Macedonian School style of Mateora. Exportation is permitted by the archeologic legislation.
16.5″ tall x 10.75″ wide x 1″ thick
Hook on back for hanging (can also lean on a shelf)
Symbolism of the Blessing Hand: The touching finger and thumb of Jesus attest to the Incarnation: to the joining of divine and human natures found in the body of Jesus Christ.
