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Deposition from the cross

95,00

A most dramatic scene of the Lamentation that epitomizes the Passion of our Lord. One of the greatest moments of the Holy week. A Deposition from the cross in birchwood that measures 29cm in length

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This is a fragment/part of a bigger synthesis this Deposition from the cross. The name of the icon  is of Apokathilosis (deposition from the cross) or Epitaphios (lamentation) icon. I cannot look at this icon without remembering one of the saddest of psalms: “Oh, my sweet spring time, my sweetest child, where has your beauty set?” .

On this piece that is painted with egg tempera on a birchwood

  • The Christogram (IC XC- Iesous Christos) as well as the word Depiction (“Apokathilosis”) are written in byzantine Greek with red egg tempera.  The being- “O On” is also written inside a cross that divides the Lord’s Halo.
  • Copper gold is covering the back ground. This will eventually acquire a copperish patina that will give the icon an antique look
  • Shellac was the first protective layer. Resin varnish was finally added on the top to seal the colors.
  • The back and sides of the wood are painted with organic dye.

The icon of Apokathilosis comes wrapped with some little extras from our shop- Perfect for a very personal gift

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