The artwork, titled “Hodegetria of Ryazan,” attributed to the Orthodox Icons, was created circa 1200 to 1300. Its dimensions are 122 x 86 cm, and it was crafted using tempera on wood. This piece is part of the Latin Empire of Constantinople art movement (1204-1261), and it belongs to a series depicting the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. It can be viewed at the Ryazan State Regional Museum of Fine Arts in Ryazan, Russia.
The artwork portrays a traditional iconographic representation of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, known as Hodegetria. The Virgin Mary is depicted in a solemn and reverential manner, with a serene expression and a graceful posture. She is dressed in a dark robe with intricately painted details, and the Christ Child, seated on her left arm, extends his hand in a blessing gesture. The tempera medium and wood surface contribute to the artwork’s aged and venerable appearance, reflecting its historical significance and religious devotion. The muted color palette and the simplified form of the figures are typical of the Byzantine iconographic style, emphasizing the spiritual and transcendent nature of the subjects. This icon serves not only as a work of art but also as a focal point for contemplation and veneration in the Orthodox Christian tradition.