The artwork titled “Our Lady of Life-Giving Font” is attributed to the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” and dates back to approximately 1850. It belongs to the genre of iconography and is part of the series celebrating the Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
The artwork presents a vibrant and intricately detailed iconographic depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child within an ornate chalice, symbolizing the Life-Giving Font. Surrounding them are angelic figures, each gracefully positioned within the composition. The scene is rich with symbolic elements, including waves of water flowing from the base of the chalice, which is emblematic of life and divine grace. Additional figures, likely representing the faithful and saints, are depicted in various forms of adoration and supplication, emphasizing the transformative power of the holy presence. The use of gold leaf in the background imbues the entire composition with a divine and ethereal quality, enhancing its spiritual significance.
