Orthodox Icon – "Madonna and Child" (Hodegetria)

Beautiful Bulgarian Orthodox Icon – "Madonna and Child" (Hodegetria) For sale is a beautiful, mid-sized Orthodox icon of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, painted in the traditional Byzantine style. This piece is formatted as a Hodegetria ("She Who Shows the Way"), featuring the standard Greek abbreviations MP OY (Mother of God) and IC XC (Jesus Christ). The Christ Child is depicted holding a sacred scroll representing divine wisdom. Authenticity & Provenance The reverse features an authentic handwritten Bulgarian inscription identifying the piece: • Artist: Hand-painted/finished by the recognized Bulgarian iconographer Hristo Gatev. • Subject: Explicitly marked as a studio copy of a historic 16th-century masterpiece prototype ("Мадоната с младенеца" 16в копие). • Craftsmanship: Crafted on a solid wood panel with beautifully distressed, darkened backing techniques typical of 20th-century Balkan master copyists. The front features a highly reflective, rich golden background sealed under a protective clear varnish layer. Specifications • Dimensions: 5 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall. Perfect for a home prayer corner (iconostasis), office shelf, or devotional display. • Mounting: Includes the original integrated metal hanging bracket on the back, ready to display immediately. Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue