THE VIRGIN OF SORROWS
A fragment of the icon of Crucifixion
This icon shows the face of the Virgin full of pain and sorrow, when standing beside the cross.
Considering the fact that a similar image of Mary supporting her head on her hands (which symbolises reverie) is also found in the icon of the Nativity of Christ, this picture reveals one more aspect – Mary was aware of her Son’s fate from the very beginning, and she humbly consented to fulfilling the God’s wish till the end of her life.
Egg tempera on wood, sized 19 cm x 31 cm
