The Mother of God of Trakai

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The Mother of God of Trakai, Religious icon in Church of the Visitation, Trakai, Lithuania.

The Mother of God of Trakai measures 127.7 centimeters in height and 110.3 centimeters in width, created with oil paint on canvas.

Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos presented this icon as a gift to Grand Duke Vytautas during his baptism in the 15th century.

The Virgin Mary holds baby Jesus on her lap while grasping a branch with three flowers, combining Gothic and Renaissance design elements.

The icon occupies the central position in the main altarpiece of the Church of the Visitation, accessible to visitors and pilgrims throughout the year.

Kings John II Casimir Vasa and John III Sobieski performed their prayers before this image, marking its significance in Lithuanian religious history.

Inception: 2 Millenium

Height: 127.7 cm

Width: 110.3 cm

Made from material: oil paint, canvas

GPS coordinates: 54.64361,24.93111

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40

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