Icon of the Mother of God - Eleusa (Tenderness)
Icon of the Mother of God, Eleusa (Tenderness) type - the God-child rests cheek to cheek with His mother, lithography on a rustic MDF panel with an arched recess.
- Hand-finished, with a certificate of authenticity
- Delivery across Serbia in 10-15 business days (express 3-4 business days)
- Carefully packaged for safe transport
- Cash on delivery - pay when you receive your order
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The Eleusa - also known as Glykofilusa, meaning "tenderness" - is one of the most beloved iconographic types of the Theotokos. The Mother of God holds the Christ Child cheek to cheek: He leans into her embrace, and in that single gesture of mother and Child, the icon condenses both human warmth and divine mercy. She is depicted in a deep crimson maphorion with a golden ornamented halo; the God-child, dressed in a light robe with bare feet showing beneath, presses close to her. The Greek inscriptions ΜΡ ΘΥ and ΙΣ ΧΣ - the traditional monograms for the Mother of God and Jesus Christ - accompany the image as they have for centuries.
This icon was made in our workshop in Petrovčić, near Belgrade: the image is applied to an MDF panel through lithography, then hand-finished and sealed with an eco-friendly protective lacquer. The rustic dark panel - irregular in shape, with an arched recess and metal studs at the corners - gives the icon a tangible, timeworn quality, as though it has always been here. A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece.
Features:
- Material: quality MDF wood
- Technique: lithography on MDF panel
- Finish: protective eco-friendly lacquer
- Hand-finished details
- Rustic panel with arched recess and irregular shape
- Certificate of authenticity included
- Durable and stable construction
Ideal for:
- The icon corner of your home - a central place for daily prayer
- A gift for a wedding, baptism, or housewarming
- A gift for mothers or anyone bearing a name of the Theotokos
- A prayer room or home chapel
Each piece is unique and may show slight variations due to hand-finishing, which makes it all the more special.
- Backing materialMDF
- TechniqueLithograph print on an MDF base with a protective eco-friendly varnish
- With the iconcertificate of authenticity, hanging hook
Each piece goes through several steps before it reaches you:
- MDF base. Carefully selected and worked to a smooth finish - a stable base that does not warp over time.
- Lithograph print. The icon is printed in high resolution onto the prepared MDF base, with faithful colours and detail.
- Hand-finishing. Every piece is finished and checked by hand before the final coat.
- Eco-friendly varnish. The final coat protects against moisture and gives lasting durability - the colours stay vivid for years.
- Certificate and hook. The back carries the workshop's mark and a hook ready for hanging. Every icon comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Delivery
We ship all orders within Serbia only. Delivery takes 10-15 business days from order confirmation - this includes crafting, packaging and transport.
Icons are sent by courier, with proof of delivery. Packaging is twofold - an inner layer with protective foam and an outer cushioning layer for safe transport.
Payment
We accept payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery. Card payment is coming soon.
Returns
You have the right to a return within 14 days of receipt - provided the icon is unused, in its original packaging and undamaged. More details in our Return Policy.
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