Jul 28
The prototype of this icon, known as “the One Who Shows the Way” is attributed to Saint Luke according to Byzantine Tradition. It is one of the most common types of the Mother of God, being frequently copied especially in the period following the end of iconoclasm. Many other types of the Mother of God are based on this type. The frontal and rigid stance of the figures in the icon shows the protective character of Christ and the Theotokos. — 16″ x 20″ based on a prototype by Michael Damaskinos in Corfu.
