That is a beautiful icon. Is there a story behind this one?
Since Simeon prophesized at the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple that "a sword will pierce your heart also," the Blessed Virgin's sorrows are often represented as swords.
1. the prophecy of Simeon;
2. the flight into Egypt;
3. losing the Holy Child at Jerusalem;
4. meeting Jesus on his way to Calvary;
5. standing at the foot of the Cross;
6. Jesus being taken from the Cross;
7. the burial of Christ.
ONE instant in a still light
He saw Our Lady, then
Her dress was soft as western sky,
And she was a queen most womanly,
But she was a queen of men.
And over the iron forest
He saw Our Lady stand,
Her eyes were sad withouten art
And seven swords were in her heart,
But one was in her hand.
- G.K. Chesterton, "The Ballad of Alfred"