Icon Mother of God Znameniye, Our Lady of the Sign.

Hand-painted Orthodox icon Mother of God Znameniye.

MADE TO ORDER

This icon is made to order and needs 14-25 days to be competed.

Size:

21cm x 17 cm x 3 cm - 450 $

25cm x 21 cm x 3 cm - 550 $

28cm x 22 cm x 3 cm - 650 $

Materials: egg tempera, genuine gold leaf (23kt), solid lime wood panel reinforced with horizontal oak support bars, varnish

Technique: egg tempera, gilding, hand engraving, miniature

The icon is painted using traditional technique - egg tempera on wood. For the background we use 23 karat genuine gold leaf. 
The wood board is traditionally covered with a linen cloth and several layers of gesso (levkas). At the end the board is sanded to a smooth finish. After the painting process is completed, several layers of varnish are applied for long lasting protection.