The Mother of God the Unfading Flower (c.1700 – c.1800) by Orthodox Icons

The Mother of God the Unfading Flower - Orthodox Icons - c.1700 - c.1800

Artwork Information

TitleThe Mother of God the Unfading Flower
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1700 - c.1800
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions108 x 82 cm

About The Mother of God the Unfading Flower

“The Mother of God the Unfading Flower” is an artwork created by Orthodox Icons between 1700 and 1800. This religious painting, rendered in oil on canvas, measures 108 by 82 centimeters and belongs to the genre of iconography. As part of the “Virgin Mary, Mother of God” series, the artwork depicts a religious theme.

The artwork features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. Both figures are enveloped in a serene and intimate embrace, emphasizing the maternal bond. The Virgin Mary, adorned in a red robe, gazes solemnly at the viewer, while the Christ child affectionately leans against her. The background is painted in dark tones, highlighting the foreground subjects and subtly including symbolic elements such as flowers to underline purity and divinity. The inscription at the bottom of the artwork, written in the old Slavic script, likely adds a layer of liturgical or devotional context, enhancing the painting’s spiritual significance.

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