Holy Wisdom 1618

"Holy Wisdom" is a 17th-century Orthodox icon depicting the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and the prophet John the Baptist, created in the traditional style of Byzantine art. The Virgin Mary, holding the baby Jesus, stands on the left, while John the Baptist stands on the right. In the center, the figure of Holy Wisdom is depicted as a majestic, crowned figure with a red robe and angel wings, seated on a throne adorned with gold. Above the figures, angels and a celestial scene depict the heavenly realm. This icon likely served a devotional purpose, intended to inspire awe and devotion in viewers, with its detailed and symbolic imagery.