byzantine icon crete A small hinged devotional miniature

A small hinged devotional miniature book made out of brass containing printed scenes from the Stations of the Cross

2) O Jesus

Material: Mixed metals

be my comfort

once part of a polyptych depicting The Last Judgement

byzantine icon crete A small hinged devotional miniatureHand painted copy of a Byzantine icon made from poplar or linden wooden and gold leaf background using the egg tempera technique. The icon depicts the Theotokos (Mother of God) with her head inclined towards Jesus, who is reaching up to touch her face. Two angels are visible in the upper corners, shown with veiled hands, symbolizing their reverence. This specific iconographic style, where Mary tenderly embraces the child, is known as the