This 8” x 10” art mosaic features 18 clear images of paintings and iconography of the Virgin Mary and Child.  Though it is densely packed, each piece is clear and offers different views of artistic expression on this subject.  It is a modern-day icon of the Virgin and Child.

A paper print of this Virgin Mary icon fits into a standard 11” x 14” frame size, matted to 8” x 10” and is suitable for a home altar or in an easel upon a table.  The 8” x 10” Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas version is a good size for hand held contemplation and is lightweight but sturdy.

Madonna and Child-Giulio is named for the artist of the rosy-cheeked image in the center featuring an animated Jesus and a calm and devoted Mother Mary.  I like her finger keeping place in her prayer book while she lovingly cares for her son, just like the balance of modern day Christian mothers.

The Virgin Mary icon is very suited to the Christmas season, and is also a wonderful birthday or Mother’s Day gift, or just for oneself during May, the Month of Mary.