Greek-Orthodox (‘Rum’) icon, 19th century. From the Antalya region.
Name of the icon: “Theotokos (= ‘Birth-Giver of God’) Hodigitria” (="She who shows the Way").
Meaning of the iconography: The Virgin Mary is holding the Child Jesus at her side, while pointing to Him as the source of salvation for mankind.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.