Virgin of the Passion

The Virgin of the Passion is a famous rendition of the Madonna and Child by Greek painter Emmanuel Tzanfournaris.

[1][2] The Panagia and Child have been painted countless times by Greek and Italian artists.

The Tzanfournaris version is part of the collection of the Hellenic Institute of Venice Museum.

The icon depicts the Virgin Mary up to the waist holding Christ with her left hand.

[1] The artist chooses a superlative tone of brown to exhibit the Virgin's attire.

The position of the Panagia and Child is the traditional Hodegetria (Our Lady of the Way) in Italian La Madonna Odigitria.