M. Palumbo (XX) - Icona Sacra Madonna della Tenerezza
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Icona Sacra Madonna della Tenerezza is an original tempera icon by M. Palumbo (XX), made in Italy in 2026.
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Sacred Icon: Mother of God of Tenderness (Eleousa)
Origin and Craftsmanship
The artwork was created by a Master Iconographer from Monte Sant'Angelo, who earned an iconography certificate at the historic Abbey of Pulsano. It was painted in strict accordance with the traditional canons handed down by the Pulsano monks, guardians of the ancient technique of Byzantine painting.
Blessing and Spiritual Value
The icon does not require any blessing, as it has already been blessed in the Holy Celestial Cave of Saint Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant'Angelo. This place of worship is unique in the world for having been consecrated directly by God (and not by human hands), giving the work a deep spiritual and devotional charge.
Theological Meaning, Colors and Symbols (Catholic Doctrine)
In Catholic and Byzantine doctrine, the icon is understood as a true window onto the divine, where every color detail and symbol has a precise theological meaning:
The Close Faces (Tenderness / Eleousa): The gesture of the Child Jesus caressing the Mother’s face and the closeness of their cheeks express the deep intimacy and boundless love between the Creator and humanity.
The Virgin's Red/Brick-Red Mantle: The color red symbolizes royalty, the divinity with which Mary was clothed and the love-sacrifice.
The Child’s Blue/Azure Mantle: Blue represents the humanity taken on by Christ, as well as divine peace and heavenly grace.
The Stars on Mary’s Mantle: Present on the head and shoulders, the three traditional stars indicate Mary’s perpetual virginity: before, during, and after birth.
The Golden Halo with the Cross in the Child’s Nimbus: Evokes the inaccessible divine light and prefigures the mystery of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, marked by the Greek letters O Ω N (Ho on) (He Who Is).
The Greek Monograms: at the top the inscriptions M̄R̄ Θ̄Y (Mother of God) and at the bottom IC XC (Jesus Christ) attest to the faith truth of the dogma of Divine Maternity.
Technical Specifications
Title / Subject: Mother of God of Tenderness (Eleousa)
Technique: Traditional Byzantine painting
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm
Sacred Icon: Mother of God of Tenderness (Eleousa)
Origin and Craftsmanship
The artwork was created by a Master Iconographer from Monte Sant'Angelo, who earned an iconography certificate at the historic Abbey of Pulsano. It was painted in strict accordance with the traditional canons handed down by the Pulsano monks, guardians of the ancient technique of Byzantine painting.
Blessing and Spiritual Value
The icon does not require any blessing, as it has already been blessed in the Holy Celestial Cave of Saint Michael the Archangel in Monte Sant'Angelo. This place of worship is unique in the world for having been consecrated directly by God (and not by human hands), giving the work a deep spiritual and devotional charge.
Theological Meaning, Colors and Symbols (Catholic Doctrine)
In Catholic and Byzantine doctrine, the icon is understood as a true window onto the divine, where every color detail and symbol has a precise theological meaning:
The Close Faces (Tenderness / Eleousa): The gesture of the Child Jesus caressing the Mother’s face and the closeness of their cheeks express the deep intimacy and boundless love between the Creator and humanity.
The Virgin's Red/Brick-Red Mantle: The color red symbolizes royalty, the divinity with which Mary was clothed and the love-sacrifice.
The Child’s Blue/Azure Mantle: Blue represents the humanity taken on by Christ, as well as divine peace and heavenly grace.
The Stars on Mary’s Mantle: Present on the head and shoulders, the three traditional stars indicate Mary’s perpetual virginity: before, during, and after birth.
The Golden Halo with the Cross in the Child’s Nimbus: Evokes the inaccessible divine light and prefigures the mystery of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection, marked by the Greek letters O Ω N (Ho on) (He Who Is).
The Greek Monograms: at the top the inscriptions M̄R̄ Θ̄Y (Mother of God) and at the bottom IC XC (Jesus Christ) attest to the faith truth of the dogma of Divine Maternity.
Technical Specifications
Title / Subject: Mother of God of Tenderness (Eleousa)
Technique: Traditional Byzantine painting
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm
Details
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Edition
Original
Artist
M. Palumbo (XX)
Title of artwork
Icona Sacra Madonna della Tenerezza
Technique
Tempera
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Classical
Period
2020+
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