Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus 550

The "Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus" is a 6th-century Byzantine icon painted in encaustic on wood, now housed in the Museum of Western and Oriental Art in Kyiv, Ukraine. This iconic image depicts Mary, dressed in a blue robe and a yellow undergarment, holding the infant Jesus. The iconic composition and style of the artwork are characteristic of the early Byzantine period. The icon's devotional nature is evident in the solemn expressions of both figures and their carefully arranged postures. The icon likely served as a focal point for prayer and contemplation within a religious setting, showcasing the deep veneration of Mary and the infant Jesus in Byzantine Christianity.