Saint Anthony - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos

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Explore Saint Anthony - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed under Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. The image is crafted on a hagiographic canvas, which has been carefully placed on a wooden surface. This method lends durability but also a sense of luxury to the final result. The frame that surrounds the image is made of silver, with gilded details that highlight its shine and elegance. The image comes with a mounting base at no extra cost, making it easy to mount on surfaces. An ideal choice for a gift, for use in religious places, or for personal collection. Saint Anthony Born in Egypt of wealthy parents, Saint Anthony renounced his wealth and abandoned the worldly, leaving for the desert. It became the model of ascetic life and a symbol for ascetics. He surrendered his soul to God at the age of 105. The original icon, painted by Michael Damascene, is in the Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens.