Visitation of Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth (Embrace)
Ο Ασπασμός
The Theotokos embraces her kinswoman Elizabeth, who greets her as the mother of her Lord while the unborn John leaps for joy.
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Certificate of Authenticity and Quality at the back, beside the mounting point. Delivered in a black luxury icon case.
The placard
Visitation of Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth (Embrace), feast day March 30. Scene (Presentation) on Pure Silver Leaves, recessed panel.
Certificate and provenance
Every icon bears the studio’s distinctive title and logo, and carries a Certificate of Authenticity and Quality at the back, beside its mounting point.
About the icon
The Embrace of the Theotokos and Elizabeth
After the Annunciation, Mary went to the hill country of Judaea to visit Elizabeth, who in her old age was carrying John the Baptist. At Mary's greeting the child leapt in Elizabeth's womb, and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. The icon, called the Aspasmos or Embrace, shows the two women holding each other close. It is a tender gift for expectant mothers and for friends. This Museum Edition faithfully reproduces the icon on a panel, its background laid by hand in pure silver leaf.
This is an authentic icon crafted according to Byzantine technique and style. All parts are made by hand and only the theme is reproduced using Advanced Museum Standards Technique.
Once the natural wood panel is cut to the desired dimensions, our skilled craftsmen meticulously apply the Pure Silver Leaves on the background. Then the theme is directly printed on the prepared surface, resulting to an exquisite work of art.
At the back of the icon, a mounting point is installed, accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity and Quality. All of our artworks bear the studio’s distinctive title and logo.
A thorough quality inspection takes place before we secure the package with durable protective materials to ensure safe delivery.
Each icon is made to order. Once your order is ready to ship, you will receive the retail receipt and the tracking information via email.
- Subject
- Visitation of Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth (Embrace)
- Feast day
- March 30
- Depiction
- Scene (Presentation), portrait
- Technique
- Museum Standards, Byzantine technique and style
- Background
- Pure Silver Leaves
- Panel
- Recessed natural plywood
- Comes with
- Certificate of Authenticity and Quality, luxury icon case
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We deliver worldwide with FedEx and DHL Express: Standard shipping takes 8–10 business days and Express 1–3 business days. Every parcel is insured and tracked.
Import duties for USA & UK are included at checkout, so the price you pay is the final price, with no customs bill on delivery. Customs in some countries may need an extra day or two to clear the parcel.
Each icon is made to order. The preparation time is shown next to the price, and you receive the receipt and tracking details by email when your icon ships.
Hang the icon from the mounting point on its back, away from direct sunlight, radiators and damp walls. Gold leaf and painted colours keep best in steady, dry conditions.
Dust it gently with a soft, dry brush or cloth. Never use water, sprays or cleaning products on the gold or the painted surface.
After a thorough quality inspection, your icon is placed in its black luxury icon case and secured with durable protective materials for the journey.
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