Holy Family icon | Byzantine style

Holy Family icon | Byzantine style

• Classic Byzantine style religious icon.
• Representation of the Holy Family: Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the Baby Jesus.
• Oval-shaped religious painting.
• 29 cm. width.
• 36.5 cm. high.
• Made of polymer.
• Frame and sheet finished with gold leaf.

Holy Family icon | Religious painting

Byzantine icons are religious paintings that originated in the Byzantine Empire (also known as the Eastern Roman Empire). 

These icons are characterized by their distinctive style, which includes sharp lines, bright colors, and meticulous attention to detail. 

The Holy Family is one of the most represented images within the Byzantine style. It is a highly venerated image in Christianity and has been used for centuries as an object of worship and meditation. 

In this representation, the union of the Holy Family can be seen. Saint Joseph rests his head on the head of the Virgin while resting his arm on Mary's shoulder.

The Virgin is supported by Saint Joseph. The Baby Jesus is in the middle of the painting. He is relaxed, protected by his parents, with two fingers making the blessing symbol.

Holy Family icon color

Color is one of the distinctive features of the Byzantine style. Those that fall within this school of painting are characterized by the use of a limited palette of colors, primarily gold, white, blue, red, and green. In general, the colors used in Byzantine works were loaded with symbolism. 

In this reproduction of this old religious painting of the Holy Family, we can see how the golden and yellow colors are among the most prominent. The golden and yellow tones symbolize divinity and divine light.

We can also see the use of blue and red colors, which represent nobility and power. In addition, green and purple tones are used, which symbolize hope and faith.