Icon - Madonna and Child - Wood

Antique Greek Icon of the Madonna and Child (18th century)
​Artwork details:
​Period: 18th century
​Origin: Greece
​Technique: Oil and tempera on wooden panel
​Dimensions: 21 x 16 cm
​Description:
Antique 18th-century Greek Orthodox icon depicting the traditional sacred subject of the Madonna and Child. The work is painted within a typical arched recess carved directly into the wooden support, naturally framing the scene.
​Condition:
Condition consistent with its age. The painted surface and panel show a natural patina and signs of age, also clearly visible on the unfinished back, which bears an old number. The attached photographs form an integral part of the description and help assess the details.