Handmade icon "St. Anthony of the Caves"

Wooden icon "St. Anthony of the Caves" handmade.
Icon created using the proprietary technology of our workshop.
The technology was developed in the process of studying the techniques and techniques of ancient icon painting.
The wooden board is pasted with a linen cloth "pavloka" on it is applied levkas.
on gesso the image of the icon. The icon is polished with wax.
The size of the icon 30*24 cm . Under the order production of an icon in the necessary size and taking into account wishes of the customer is possible.
About the icon: The icon of St. Anthony of the Caves is one of the most revered images in Orthodoxy. The icon depicts St. Anthony of the Caves, the founder of the monastery and the first abbot of the Kiev Lavra. He was canonized in 1089 and is the patron saint of monks, as well as all those who seek spiritual enlightenment and salvation..
On the icon, Saint Anthony is depicted in full height, with long hair and beard. He usually holds a book in his hands, a symbol of his wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. Other saints may be depicted around him, for example, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker or St. Gregory the Theologian.
The icon of St. Anthony of the Caves is one of the most revered icons in Orthodoxy and is often used to decorate churches and monasteries. It helps people to gain spiritual strength and faith, and also helps in the fight against temptations and difficulties.