the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child shown tenderly embracing one another, both figures presented in richly gilded blue and red vestments, the icon surrounded by a dark green border with images of Saint Konstantin on one side and Saint Nicholas on the other. Egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints along the top and bottom edges. 31.3 x 26 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)