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Early Greek Icon of the Life-Giving Wellspring
Item Details
An early Greek icon on a heavy panel, an 18th century polychrome representation of the Theotokos, the Life-Giving Wellspring,
Θεοτόκος Ζωοδόχος Πηγή. Within an arched reserve, the icon depicts the Theotokos, or Mother of God, along with the Christ-child, imbuing their sacred essence into a pooled spring, a central multi-lobed fountain filled with fish, from which the faithful drink. This panel is mounted on a maroon fabric lined backing in a gilt frame with a d-ring on verso for hanging.
Condition
- several areas of paint loss.
Dimensions
17.0" W x 19.5" H x 3.0" D
- above is frame measurement.
Item #
17CIN085-025
