The artwork titled “Our Lady of Life-Giving Font,” created by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1750, is a tempera painting that belongs to the genre of iconography. It is part of the series centered on the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. This piece exemplifies traditional Orthodox Christian religious art, specifically highlighting the significance of the Virgin Mary in the faith.
In the artwork, the Virgin Mary is depicted at the center, emerging from a large, ornate, golden font adorned with faces. The Virgin is shown with her hands raised, a common gesture of intercession. Below the font, figures engage with water emanating from the font, symbolizing spiritual purification and healing. The scene is set against a blue backdrop, with angels in the sky witnessing the event, further emphasizing the heavenly nature of the scene. The style and iconography reflect Orthodox Christian theological and artistic traditions.
