Presentation of Mother Mary in the Temple 1320

"Presentation of Mother Mary in the Temple" is a 1320 Orthodox icon located in the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. The icon depicts the moment when the Virgin Mary, as a young girl, is brought to the Temple by her parents. The icon follows the traditional Byzantine style of iconography, with the figures represented in a stylized and idealized manner. The icon's colors are vivid and the figures are depicted with a sense of serenity and spiritual devotion. The icon is a powerful example of Byzantine art, showcasing the importance of religious imagery in Orthodox Christianity.