Theotokos of the Sign (early Copy of the Novgorod Theotokos of the Sign) , by orthodox icons , 1200 , icon , Novgorod school of icon painting style , from the series Virgin Mary, Mother of God , from Kyivan Rus period
A painting of a religious figure on a red background.
An icon of a religious figure is painted on a red and gold background. The figure appears to be a woman with a large forehead and a crown on her head. She is wearing a red robe with gold embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. Her hands are raised up in the air and she is holding a staff in one hand. In front of her is a circle with an image of a baby Jesus in it.