Fragment of Icon of the Virgin ,Potelich (XVII century)
Copy of a fragment of the ancient Ukrainian icons (XVII century) from the village. Potelich.
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.
Exact size: 34x46cm
