
Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a rectangular, vertically oriented religious icon, identified by Cyrillic Greek inscriptions as "ΠОРТАТИСА" (Portaitissa) and "IC XC" (Jesus Christ), alongside "MP ΘΥ" (Mother of God). This icon is stated to be located in Neumünster, Germany. The central subjects are two figures: the Virgin Mary, positioned on the left, and the Christ Child, seated on her left arm. Both figures are rendered in a traditional Byzantine style with dark outlines and stylized features. The background is a flat, textured golden-orange, simulating a gold leaf finish, with distinct circular halos around both heads. The Virgin Mary, depicted in a three-quarter profile facing slightly right, gazes directly forward with a somber expression. She wears a dark burgundy-red maphorion (veil) adorned with gold trim and eight-pointed stars on her forehead and right shoulder. Her left hand supports the Christ Child from below, while her extended right hand gestures towards Him, palm open and fingers slightly splayed. Her face shows minor surface abrasions, including short blue and red marks on the left cheek and chin. The Christ Child, seated upright, also gazes forward with a serious expression. He wears a flowing gold-tan chiton and himation, intricately detailed with radiating gold lines. His right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing, with two fingers extended. His left hand grasps a tightly rolled white scroll. His right foot is partially visible and bare, while his left foot is mostly covered by drapery. A faint cross is visible within his halo, containing the Greek letters "O Ω N". The icon itself appears to be a replica or print on a wooden panel, exhibiting visible wood grain texture through the paint layers. The surface displays minor wear, including scratches, small areas of paint loss, and faint blue marks consistent with surface imperfections. The overall palette is dominated by deep reds, blues, golds, and flesh tones. The visible edges of the panel are dark brown or black.
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