Description
The icon of Hospitality of Abraham or a Custom Holy Trinity icon or Philoxenia in Greek. In this piece the three angels have visited Abraham at the Oak of Mamre. Abraham and Sarah are Serving them. In the background we can also see the Mount Moriah. The angels are symbolizing the Holy Trinity: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Materials
- A prepared apse shaped panel with a hanger on top
- The medium will be eggtempera.
- The background will be 22K gold
- Varnish and shellac will seal the colors
Delivery schedule- Timing
After the order, I will prepare the panel then follows the painting phase which will last about three-four weeks. I send a picture update as soon as the painting is done. In addition the colours and the top coats (shellac and varnish) will also remain to “”rest”” and completely dry.
Finally when the painting is totally ready- I pack the icon (prepared always as a gift) and send it first priority registered mail to you!”