Virgin Mary

The bust of Virgin Mary to her shoulders is presented on gold background, with slightly bent head. The halo is made by puncturing and engraving the ornament of a bent vine with round flowers. The image of the Virgin with almond-shaped eyes, dark under-eye circles, long arched eyebrows and a thin nose indicates Byzantine patterns, while the manner of buttoning the maphorion with a spiral vine ornament, as well as the transparent veil around the Virgin's head indicate that the icon painter was influenced by Venetian art.