ICON OF THE NATIVITY (Ilias)
This is a 1 prim (LI = 1) icon based upon an icon of the Nativity of Our Lord. It is suitable for use in SL churches, homes, or spiritual sites. The size can be modified by the user to suit the space in which it is to be displayed. It can be copied by the owner but not transferred.
This is one of our decorative “mute” icons, as opposed to our “talking” icons, which display quotes when touched.
ABOUT ICONS
Icons are stylized representations of Christ, the Saints, episodes in Holy History, and other Biblical themes. They are used in devotion by Eastern Orthodox Christians, Oriental Orthodox Christans, and Christians in the Churches of the East. Unlike much Western religious art, they do not aim at realistic depictions, but images that attempt to bring us in touch with spiritual realities. They are sometimes described as “windows into heaven” (hence the name of our brand). They are neither simply works of art nor things to be worshipped as idols, but vehicles through which God can communicate something of the Divine Mysteries to the human soul. As such, the Orthodox view them as sacred objects to be venerated (but, again, not worshipped).
There are icons that depict Christ, the Saints, episodes in the Bible and in Christian history, and other basic Christian themes. These various themes, or MOTIFS, have been painted (or “written”) by many iconographers. The style of many of the motifs is highly stylized, so that there is a great deal of resemblance between, say, different icons of the Crucifixion or Resurrection.
ICONS OF THE NATIVITY
The Nativity, or birth or Jesus, is a standard iconic motif that would be displayed year-round in many Orthodox churches, and particularly on the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas). It portrays the Holy Family at Bethlehem, often surrounded by scenes of the journey from Galilee, the Adoration of the Magi, and the Flight into Egypt. A “reading” of a (different) icon of this motif can be found at https://iconreader.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/the-nativity-icon/ .
ABOUT THIS ICON
This is a reproduction of an icon of the Nativity written by Moscos Ilias (1649-1687). The original is part of the collection of the Benaki Museum. Information on Ilias and this icon can be found at the Google Art Project https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/%2Fm%2F0t50ccs.
This image is in the public domain due to its age.
ABOUT US
Windows Into Heaven produces icons for use in Second Life: both “talking” icons and basic or “mute” icons which are simple prim images. We use only images that are in public domain. Our icons are sold at nominal cost, so that they may be widely used. All icons can be edited by the buyer with respect to size and orientation, but the image (and in the case of “talking” icons, the text and script) cannot be edited. Please note the copy/transfer permissions for the particular icon.
Our icons should not be resold in either their original or modified form, though Transfer-enabled icons may be passed along to another user.
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If you have questions about our icons or problems with your purchase, please contact RublevTheIconographer by IM.
- reproduction of classic Christian icon
- resizeable to fit your space
