Holy Wisdom 1675

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"Holy Wisdom" is a 17th-century Orthodox icon depicting the enthroned figure of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom), a personification of divine wisdom. Flanked by the Virgin Mary and the prophet Isaiah, Hagia Sophia holds a scepter and book, symbolizing her authority and divine knowledge. The icon's stylistic elements, including the use of gold leaf, vibrant colors, and a flat, two-dimensional style, are characteristic of Byzantine art, which influenced Orthodox iconography for centuries.