Black Madonna Of Czestochowa

Dimensions:

4 1/2 X 6

There is some discoloration on the lower left corner of the fabric on the back. Shown in photo above.

History of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa

The original painting (122 centimeters × 82 centimetres or 48 by 32 inches)[1] displays a traditional composition well known in the icons of Orthodox Christianity. The Virgin Mary is shown as the "Hodegetria" version (meaning "One Who Shows the Way" or "Οδηγήτρια" in Greek). In it, Mary directs attention away from herself, gesturing with her right hand toward Jesus as the source of salvation. In turn, the child extends his right hand toward the viewer in blessing while holding a book of gospels in his left hand. The icon shows Mary in fleur-de-lis robes.