Painted Cypress Wood Virgin Mary Icon
This hand-painted cypress wood plaque features a portrait of the Virgin Mary styled in classic iconographic art. Rendered in acrylics with gold accents and a protective wax seal, the piece showcases the natural wood grain and raw bark texture along the top edge. The reverse is signed by the artist and equipped with a sawtooth hanger for wall mounting.
Background Note
Cypress wood is widely favored in regional Southern folk craft for its natural moisture resistance and distinct grain patterns. Traditional devotional painting on raw wood slabs combines sacred portraiture with local woodworking traditions, allowing the natural character of the timber to remain visible. A hand-rubbed wax finish preserves the painted surface while enhancing the wood's organic depth.
Features:
- 6 long by 1 deep by 8 high
- Made by local artisans
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