{"product_id":"virgin-of-the-immaculate-conception-icon-marian-art","title":"Virgin of the Immaculate Conception Icon | Marian Art","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIcon of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis icon reflects the traditional iconographic type of the Immaculate Conception, a devotion especially cherished throughout the Spanish and Portuguese colonial world, with this composition rooted in the rich devotional art of eighteenth-century Mexico. The Virgin Mary is shown standing in serene, prayerful stillness, her hands folded gently upon her breast, her eyes lowered in humble contemplation. She rests upon a crescent moon and the sphere of the earth, drawing on the imagery of the Woman \"clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet\" from the Book of Revelation (12:1) — an image the Church has long applied to Mary as the pure vessel chosen from among all creation for the Incarnation of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAround her, a company of cherubim and angels surrounds her figure in adoration, framing her within the light of heaven and underscoring the singular grace granted to her from the very first moment of her existence — conceived, according to this ancient belief, entirely free from the stain of original sin, set apart from the beginning to become the Mother of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis image has long stood as a symbol of purity, grace, and hope, honoring Mary as the one through whom salvation entered the world, and as a model of humility and openness to God's will for all the faithful. Devotion to the Immaculate Conception spread widely across Mexico and Latin America during the colonial period, and paintings such as this one remain treasured expressions of that deep and enduring Marian piety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHer feast day is celebrated on December 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🖼 Product Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6\") thick, sturdy yet lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📏 Available Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)\u003cbr\u003e• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎁 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts\u003cbr\u003e• Housewarming and family blessings\u003cbr\u003e• Prayer corners and devotional spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 Worldwide Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Crafted with Tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Icons of Saints","offers":[{"title":"12x15 cm (5”x6”)","offer_id":53861882003739,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"23x30 cm (9\"x12\")","offer_id":53861882036507,"sku":null,"price":153.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x39 cm (12\"x15\")","offer_id":53861882069275,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3805\/4171\/files\/1b3d167a8fca4600542cbf778a3cc14d.jpg?v=1788284101","url":"https:\/\/iconsofsaints.com\/products\/virgin-of-the-immaculate-conception-icon-marian-art","provider":"iconsofsaints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}