This antique 18th or 19th century, hand-painted wooden artwork of Our Lady of the Sign, also referred to as the Panagia Oromeni, is a distinct artwork of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary). The Yaroslavl Oranta The handcrafted, thick 3/4-inch wooden panel depicts a full-length Virgin Mary facing the viewer with her hands raised in the Orans (prayerful) position. The Christ Child is represented at the moment of his conception and is presented within a round aureole (halo) upon her chest. Two medallions with the Archangels clothed in the bishop's omophorions are located in the left and righthand corners. The painting is also known as the Madonna of the Sign. The artwork is hand-painted using chocolate brown, rusty red, gold, and black. The frame is carved into the wooden panel with the appearance of an inlay for the painting.

* One of the most ancient Christian figural interpretations
* The style and presence of the Cyrillic script like "XC" for Christ, suggest a Russian origin.
* Similar artwork is dated 18th or 19th century, based on construction and style.
* Item is RARE and is a venerated copy, modeled after the 12th-century Icon of Our Lady of the Sign from Yaroslavl (Kiev School, c. 1114, Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow).
* Tempura on Linden or Pine Wood
++++ The artwork has paint crazing and chipped paint along the edges, showing the beauty in its years. Please review pictures for condition.

Dimensions:
Height - 10 1/4-inch | Width - 7 1/4-inch | Depth - 3/4-inch


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Needs Restoration
Condition Notes: The item has crazing, and chipped paint around edges and shows the beauty in its age. The painting would be exquisite with proper restoration.

Materials & Techniques:
Pine

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Unknown; Needs Restoration; The item has crazing, and chipped paint around edges and shows the beauty in its age. The painting would be exquisite with proper restoration.