[1][2][3] The name "bringer of the victory" has been associated with this position and style after 7th century Byzantine Emperor Heraclius choose the image of the Theotokos and Child and made them his protectors when he sailed from Carthage to Constantinople in 610 AD.

[4] The original was part of Venetian loot when Constantinople was sacked in 1204 during the fourth Crusade.

The Virgin Mary is depicted as half-body and frontal, holding Christ with both hands in front of her chest, and on the axis of her body.

The infant’s halo features three precious stones denoting the father, son, and holy spirit.

[6] The position of the Madonna and Child is the traditional Our Lady of the Sign also known as Platitera and in Italian Nostra Signora del Segno.

Although the subject is similar among the artists of the style each specific painting has its own character and identity.