Platytera – More spacious than Heavens - Hand painted Icon of the Theotokos - Greek Supplier

Size ~ 7.5 inches x 10 inches. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. Ships from Greek but you will not be charged any VAT or Custom Fees, or foreign transaction fee on your credit card if purchased from Archangelsbooks.com

A famous Greek Orthodox icon showing Virgin Mary as the Platytera, handmade & hand painted by an expert Greek hagiographer.

By containing the Creator of the Universe in her womb, Mary has become Platytera ton ouranon: “More spacious than the heavens”. The Platytéra is traditionally depicted on the half-dome that stands above the altar in the church. It is visible high above the iconostasis, and facing down the length of the nave of the church.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques. It is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

A note from the producer of these hand painted icons:

We take pride in the fact that we are unique in our kind as all our precious items are handmade in Greece, in small family workshops scattered all around the country. We do not sell any mass-produced items.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques. It is an exact reproduction of an antique Byzantine masterpiece.

The icon may or may not bear the artist’s signature on the back. All icons will have a certificate of authenticity on the back.