Hodegetria 1300

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Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

coffee painting

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

The *Hodegetria* (meaning "she who shows the way") is a Byzantine icon from 1300, currently located in the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. The icon is notable for its iconic depiction of Mary, the mother of Jesus, holding the Christ Child, which became a standard image in Byzantine art. The icon's style is a prime example of the *Hodegetria* type, in which Mary is portrayed in a dignified and maternal pose, her gaze directed forward. The icon's vivid colors and intricate details are typical of Byzantine art, which is characterized by its religious themes and emphasis on spiritual and devotional imagery.