A beautiful, high-quality contemporary Orthodox icon depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child (the "Eleusa" / Tenderness type, showing the loving embrace and touching cheeks of Mother and Child). This piece is a meticulously crafted replica of a famous miracle-working original icon from Nessebar, Bulgaria, dating back to the 16th century. It has been created by the specialized art studio Ermini (artist Milena), adhering to traditional religious canons and ancient techniques to achieve an authentic, aged appearance with stunning gold leaf accents and rich textures. Key Features & Details: Subject: Virgin Mary with Child (Our Lady of Tenderness / Eleusa) Origin of Design: Replica of a 16th-century historical icon from Nessebar (Bulgaria) Inscriptions (Monograms): Traditional Greek/Slavic abbreviations in red: "МР ОV" (Mother of God) and "ІС ХС" (Jesus Christ). Studio/Artist: Studio Ermini / Signed by artist Milena on the reverse. Authenticity: Comes with the original hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity attached to the back, including the studio's official details. Technique: Aged look with gold leaf background and specialized relief detailing. Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 2 cm Condition: Excellent, pristine condition (as shown in the detailed photos). An exquisite piece of sacred art, perfect for collectors of Eastern Orthodox iconography or as a meaningful spiritual item for the home.