<<The icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help>>
A copy of the ancient icon of XV century.
Before the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help people pray for those who are seriously ill and almost crossed the threshold of life and death. Also before this icon Christians ask the Virgin Mary to heal physical and mental illnesses, disorders in the family and at work. On February 18th Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the icon. This beautifully manufactured and decorated icon can be a perfect gift for a loved one.
Manufacturing technology:
In the manufacture of icons technique of ancient monasteries is used. On a wooden base, prepared with gesso, (primer based on chalk and animal glue with the addition of linseed oil) a stencil-old icon of reproduction of the original is applied by a special method.Then iconographer draws divine image with the natural colors, which is an exact replica of the original. Upon final completion of the "figure" , the icon is worked up with a special technique throught wich the icon appears with natural cracks as original vintage icons of the Middle Ages.
Measurements: 23x33 cm.
