An antique late 19th century to early 20th century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Virgin Mary with baby Jesus in the Hodegetria iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. In Hodegetria iconography Mother of Gods head usually inclines towards the child, who raises his hand in a blessing gesture. In the Western Church this type of icon is sometimes called Our Lady of the Way. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.