Focus on In You Rejoiceth (Kavertzas) and explore the Description.
The painting follows the lines of the Italian cangiante style.  The materials used to create the masterpiece were egg tempera, gold leaf, and wood panel. The size of the work is 58 cm (22.8 in) x 55 cm (21.6 in ), it was completed in the early part of the 17th century in Heraklion Crete. 
The work is almost a perfect square.  Surrounding the Virgin are 11 crowned figures one of them plays an instrument. There is also a figure immediately at the Virgin's feet.  The position of the Madonna and Child is the traditional Our Lady of the Sign also known as Platitera.  Eleven angels occupy the otter most circle.  Behind the angels in the upper arch are nine buildings.  Scenes from Genesis adorn the left and right sides of the icon.
There are twelve scenes.  God creates the world in seven days following the Genesis creation narrative.  The sunset scene exhibits some impressionist qualities.  Adam and Eve are present, the scenes depict their life story.  Each frame is painted against a gold background.  The painter uses a shadow technique to accentuate his figures.  Some of the frames create the illusion of a foreground and a background.  The painted figures exhibit some sense of realism.  Their facial expressions are clearly defined.
At the bottom of the painting, there is a huge gathering.  Their clothing exhibits brilliant striations and folds of fabric.  The attire the group is wearing is delicately ornamented with traditional church garb. There is a clear distinction between bright colors, the painter accentuates the cangiante style.  The church fathers are present.  To our left, standing before the building are two crowned figures, Constantine and Helen.  There are more crowned figures beneath them.  On the right side of the painting, the Virgin stands next to her mother Anne.  Finally in the large crowd, Saint Luke stands out holding an icon of the Virgin and Child.
cangiante Our Lady of the Sign tempera Genesis creation narrative Heraklion