Religious icon depicting the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus. Based on the style of the work, it is likely a Byzantine or Orthodox iconographic type, such as the "Madre della Consolazione" (Mother of Consolation) or the "Eleousa" (Our Lady of Sorrows). Main features: Type: The icon depicts the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus, with Mary's head often leaning gently towards the child. Style and Origin: Similar icons often reflect the influence of the Venetian-Cretan school, which was dominant in the 15th-17th centuries. This style combines Byzantine traditions with Western (Italian) painting elements. Material: This type of icon is traditionally painted on wooden panels, often with egg tempera and a gilded background. The wooden panels have stiffening strips (sponik) on the back to prevent warping. Age: 20th century. We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.