Antique Wood Panel Religious Icon Wall Hanger of Mother and Child - 7.5 x 10.5" as the gilt gesso coating

as the gilt gesso coating has begun to crumble and fall away

This item measures 5

Hand painted details

The bear head protrudes 17 inches from the shield

but does show significant wear from use

Antique Wood Panel Religious Icon Wall Hanger of Mother and Child - 7.5 x 10.5" as the gilt gesso coatingHere is a beautiful antique religious icon on a wood panel. It features a mother praying over her baby in a clearing in the woods, possibly a depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. The panel features three raised shields on the lower portion, as well as beautiful decorative scrolling throughout the black border. The wood panel is detailed with a gesso like material. I am not sure if the image is an original painting or some kind of transferred