The artwork depicted is titled “Our Lady of Burning Bush”, created by an artist recognized under the name “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1700. This piece belongs to the genre of religious iconography, notably within the series dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
In this intricate composition, the central figure is the Virgin Mary, shown seated and cradling the infant Jesus Christ. She is enclosed within a circular mandorla, symbolizing her divine and sacred nature. Surrounding this main depiction are various biblical scenes, intricately painted to illustrate moments of biblical significance and to convey narratives associated with the Virgin Mary and the Christian faith. The mandorla is intersected by additional diamond and star shapes, filled with symbolic images and facing upwards towards a representation of God the Father at the zenith, further emphasizing the heavenly connection. The artwork predominantly employs warm, vivid colors, particularly reds, which heighten the dramatic and spiritual impact of the icons. The overall composition and detailed imagery exemplify traditional Orthodox iconography’s theological and artistic traditions.