Apr 21
Triptych of the Kykkos Mother of God with St. Andrew and St. George
Posted by: Matthew in Saints, Theotokos Add comments
This triptych features an icon of the Kykkos Mother of God. The original of this icon is attributed to St. Luke. It is reputed to have traveled extensively before it came to rest in Cyprus where it is credited with numerous miracles and healings. Copies of this icon became commonplace in Russian in the 17th century.
On either side of the Mother of God are depicted St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle and St. George the Trophy-Bearer. This icon was commissioned for a wedding gift and the saints depicted are the patron saints of the couple.
The closed triptych features a byzantine floral cross pattern.
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