The icon of Breastfeeding Mother of God in beachwood - Eggtempera painting on specially treated repurposed wood Reserved for J.

Virgin Lactans, Panagia Galaktotrofousa, one of the earliest images of Christianity

The icon  is hand painted with egg tempera in a small gessoed piece of wood found near the sea. The haloes are being made with copper gold (something that will eventually acquire an antique patina) 

The size of the piece cabn be seen in relation with myhand

The icon comes prepared as a gift with its wrapping and some mini extras from the shop