Virgin and Child Icon

Painting on natural slate support • Unknown contemporary iconographer, working in the Middle Eastern Christian tradition

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Virgin and Child Icon

Style & Movement

Byzantine Revival / Eastern Christian Sacred Art

Medium & Technique

Acrylic and gold leaf application on slate

Creation Period

Late 20th to early 21st century

Subject Description

Depicts the Virgin Mary wearing a blue maphorion and crown, holding the Christ Child who wears a crown and red robe. Syriac inscriptions and nimbuses flank the figures on a rustic stone tablet.

Condition & AI Estimated Value

Condition Assessment

Good condition with stable paint layers, bright pigments, and natural rough edges characteristic of cut slate.

Estimated Market Value

Not an official valuation

$100 - $300

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.

Identified on 10/13/2026