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This is an Orthodox icon depicting a divine intervention during a sea storm, likely dating to November 1635, as indicated by a partial inscription. The icon is vertically divided into two distinct scenes. On the left, against a gold-leaf background symbolizing divinity, three figures are depicted in traditional iconographic style. At the top, a female saint, possibly St. Anna, holds a small cross. In the center, the Virgin Mary, as the Theotokos (Mother of God), is shown frontally, holding the Christ Child on her chest in a circular halo. Her hands are raised in a gesture of prayer or intercession. Below her, a male saint, possibly a warrior or martyr, also holds a small cross. Greek inscriptions identify these holy figures. The gold background is visibly aged and cracked. The right side of the icon portrays a dramatic maritime scene. A wooden sailing ship with a single mast and furled sail is tossed by large, stylized blue and white waves. Several small figures, likely sailors or passengers, are visible on and around the distressed ship, appearing to struggle amidst the stormy sea. A bird flies above the vessel. This scene vividly conveys peril and human vulnerability. The icon juxtaposes the serene, divine realm of the saints on the left with the turbulent, earthly struggle on the right, suggesting a miraculous intervention. Along the right edge of the icon, a vertical Greek inscription is visible, which appears to be a dedication or commemoration, including the date "ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ ͵αχλε," meaning November 1635. The icon shows signs of age, with cracks in the paint and gold leaf. It is displayed on a wall, secured by small metal brackets.
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