Theotokos Formidable Protection - Our Lady of Perpetual Help - 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 beautiful reproduction of the 18th century icon Theotokos Fovera Prostasia (Formidable Protection), handmade & hand painted by an expert Greek hagiographer.
The Archangels are holding the instruments of his passion, as Christ seeks protection of the arms of his Mother. His sandal falling off which reflects Genesis 3:15, the serpent smiting the heel of the Seed of the Woman, which is Jesus, and that Jesus would crush the serpent’s head.
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.