This icon is beautifully painted, and many stories from the Bible are depicted. The icon is unusual in terms of the colors used, such as deep dark red and deep dark blue hues. Ethiopian icons tend to be colorful, but these particular colors are not used very often.
In the middle upper portion of the icon, the Holy Trinity is symbolized by three old men. That is a typical way of depicting the Holy Trinity in Ethiopian icons. (In Byzantine iconography, it is forbidden to show the Trinity symbolized.) On each side of the Holy Trinity, there are angels. On the lower part, Mary is shown with baby Jesus, in addition to the crucifixion, St. George, and other scenes.
Size: H 13" x W 7" (closed)
H 13" x W 10" (opened)