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

A closer look at Saint Catherine - Silver icon on wood, locally gilded - Mount Athos from Christianity Art. Listed in Wall reliefs. Materials: Silver, Gold, Wood. The canvas is expertly crafted, accurately conveying the subject of the image on a wooden base. The image is decorated with a luxurious silver coating that adds luster and formality, while it features carefully applied local gilding, which highlights the details and enhances its uniqueness. The image comes with a free mounting base, ensuring easy placement and stability in any space. Saint Catherine Work of the 17th century, by the Cretan painter Viktoras. Saint Catherine is depicted sitting on a throne, in princely clothes, surrounded by her books - an indication of wisdom and education. She holds a palm branch (symbol of the martyr) and the cross with the crucified, while she sits next to the great wheel of martyrdom. The original is exhibited in the Byzantine Museum of Athens.

Made or sourced as

handmade

Category

Art & collectibles › Sculpture › Wall reliefs

Shop location

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Relief type

Plaque

Subject

Religious

Material

Metal, Wood

Finish

Gilded

Width

16 (unit not specified)

Style

Folk art

Height

14 (unit not specified)

Wall mounting

Integrated hanger

Delivery

Ships from 🇬🇷 Greece

Production time: 3 business days before dispatch.

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Returns

14 days accepted return