Explore the Analysis of this artwork, Mother of God of Trakai.
The icon was painted in the middle of the 15th century and partially repainted in the early 17th century. However, according to legend, it was a gift from the Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos to Grand Duke Vytautas on the occasion of his baptism.
Stefan Czarniecki, Kings John II Casimir Vasa and John III Sobieski prayed before the icon.
icon John III Sobieski John II Casimir Vasa Manuel II Palaiologos Vytautas Stefan Czarniecki Byzantine Emperor