Ancient Byzantine icon of the Madonna and Child, this type of icon is very common in Orthodox Christian sacred art
The Greek abbreviations " ΜΡ " and " ΘΥ " which stand for " Μήτηρ Θεοῦ " ( Mother of God ) while near Jesus there are the letters " ΙΣ " and " ΧΣ " which mean " Ιησούς Χριστός" ( Jesus Christ )
H 48 Cm x 38 Cm
Thickness 3 cm
Tempera on panel
Excellent state of preservation, colours still vivid and bright
