Saint Catherine - 100% handpainted wooden icon in canvas with gold background - Mount Athos
Saint Catherine - 100% handpainted wooden icon in canvas with gold background - Mount Athos
100% hand painted icon crafted in canvas on wood with the traditional method of the Byzantine hagiography with gold background.
Saint Catherine
It is a work of the 17th century, by the Cretan hagiographer Victor. Saint Catherine is depicted sitting on a throne, with princely clothes, surrounded by her books - an indication of her wisdom and education. She holds a branch of a palm tree (symbol of the Martyr) and the cross with the Crucifix, while next to her is the large wheel of martyrdom. The original icon is exhibited in the Byzantine Museum of Athens.
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100% hand painted icon crafted in canvas on wood with the traditional method of the Byzantine hagiography with gold background.
Saint Catherine
It is a work of the 17th century, by the Cretan hagiographer Victor. Saint Catherine is depicted sitting on a throne, with princely clothes, surrounded by her books - an indication of her wisdom and education. She holds a branch of a palm tree (symbol of the Martyr) and the cross with the Crucifix, while next to her is the large wheel of martyrdom. The original icon is exhibited in the Byzantine Museum of Athens.
