The Queen of Heavens

The story of the icon

The Virgin of Blaherniotissza is the "Icon of the Sign" which comes from the Transfiguration monastery, was made in about 1124. Today it is in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. It's objects the manifestation of the Word of God. The silhouette of the arms of the standing Virgin reminds to a chalice the picture of Immanuel van be seen in it, as well as in it liturgical chalice. The icon reflects the fashion and liturgy of the Byzantine court. On the miniature made by a Hungarian artist married couple, the face of the original Maria can be seen with her special Kindness, and almond-eyed, searching glance.