Mary and Child Triptych Icon wooden_carving Each piece is carefully carved

Each piece is carefully carved from small blocks of olive wood

The rich red rests in quiet contrast to the warmth of the wood

The wood is chosen with care for its fine grain

stands silent

Mary and Child Triptych Icon wooden_carving Each piece is carefully carvedHandcrafted in the Holy Land, this Byzantine style triptych depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child at the center, surrounded by two angels in reverence. The tender embrace between Mother and Child is painted in the traditional iconographic form, the child leaning close to His mothers face, a symbol of divine love and comfort. The golden background glows softly behind them, representing the eternal light of heaven. On each hinged panel,