One of the most beloved themes amongst Virgin Mary Icons, this classic pose of the Madonna and Child is called eleusa ("compassionate one"). This icon of the Sweet Kissing emphasizes the tender and trusting relationship between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. Also known as the Virgin of Tenderness, one of the best-known examples of this depiction is Our Lady of Vladimir.

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