The paper at the very beginning gives an insight into thirteen types of icons of the Mother of God in the East. The Kyriotiss icon type depicts the Virgin as the Throne of Wisdom. The Mother of God Nikopoia is the patron saint depicted in imperial garb. The Orans type shows the Virgin in a prayer position. The Virgin of Platytera carries Jesus in her womb, whom not even the whole heavens can encompass. The Hodegitria icon type shows the Virgin Mary pointing to Jesus, who is the way to salvation. The Eleus or Glykophilous type is gentle type in which the interaction of the Mother of God and the Child Jesus is important. The Virgin Episkepsis is known for her mantle with which she covers and protects people. The icon of Brephocratous is at the service of revealing the Trinity. The Virgin Galaktotrophousa is nursing the Christ Child. The Trenodouse icon type depicts the mournful Virgin. Another gentle and motherly type is the Beautiful Virgin. The Virgin Hagiasotorissa is in the role of intercessor and supplicant. The last mentioned type of icon of the Virgin is Deisis, in which John the Baptist is next to Mary and together they pray and intercede for the people. Furthermore, in the second chapter, eleven types of images of Mary in the west are presented. Western type of Galactotrophous nursing Christ. The Virgin of seven sorrows with seven swords stuck in her heart. The type of image of the Mother of Sorrows, who is looking at the Crucified One at the foot of the cross. The compassionate Virgin holding the dead Christ in her hands. Western type of the Virgin of Trenodous with a crucifix in her hands. The Mother of God, the Protector, known for her mantle. Type of painting The mysterious rose, in which Mary and Jesus are sitting in a flower garden. The Virgin with an ear of wheat, which is a symbol of virgin motherhood. The Virgin of the Holy Rosary passing the rosary to the saints. At the end, two types are shown that were created due to devotion during the apparitions, and we are talking about Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Lourdes. Images and icons of the Mother of God are of great importance for the spirituality and life of believers. In the East, icons are shown according to already established models, i.e. canons, because this way truth and understanding are preserved. In the case of Western paintings, there are still deviations and the input of emotions and experiences by the author is allowed. But in order to understand the context of the images, various iconographic symbols are used. The creation of icons and pictures is influenced by various theological reflections of the church over the centuries. Despite the differences, there are many aspects through which the icons of the East and the images of the West would be a good basis for ecumenical dialogue.