This icon is part of the large Deesis from the Chilandariou monastery on the Athos peninsula in Greece.
Size 23 x 30 cm (9.0 x 11.8 inches) ●
Author: Matthijs
The Apostle Matthew
This icon is part of the large Deesis from the Chilandariou monastery on the Athos peninsula in Greece.
Size 23 x 30 cm (9.0 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Apostle Paul
This icon is part of the large Deesis from the Chilandariou monastery on the Athos peninsula in Greece.
Size 23 x 30 cm (9.0 x 11.8 inches) ●
The Apostle John
This icon is part of the large Deesis from the Chilandariou monastery on the Athos peninsula in Greece.
Size 29 x 23 cm (11.4 x 9.0 inches) ●
Travel Icon with the Virgin and Two Angels
Wooden travel icon depicting the Virgin with Child in the central panel and the angels Gabriel and Michael on the side panels.
Size 26 x 17.5 cm (10.2 x 6.9 inches) ●
The Saviour
Christ the Saviour and Giver of Life, originally painted by John Zographos. This half-figure of Christ, his right hand extended in blessing and his left hand holding a beautiful bible, corresponds to the Pantocrator icons. The text in the icon border states: “The icon of Jesus Christ our Lord was painted in the year 1393-1394.”
Size: 27 x 35 cm (12.2 x 17.3 inches) ●
The Dormition
Behind the elongated deathbed of Mary surrounded by mourning apostles is a large image of Christ with the soul of his mother on his arm, completely surrounded by an aureole. Above his head is an angel with six wings. The two bishops could be Hierotheos and Dionysius, who were both disciples of Paul and bishop of Athens.
Size 27 x 35 cm (10.6 x 13.8 inches)
Christ in Majesty
Dressed in beautiful robes and a crown-like headdress, Christ sits on the throne which his Father has prepared for him in heaven. The cross of his suffering has been changed into the sceptre of his majesty and dominion.
Size 24 x 29 cm (9.4 x 11.4 inches) ●
Mary Magdalene in the Garden with Christ
Mary Magdalene recognies Jesus in the garden after his Resurrection and says in Hebrew “Rabboni” (Master). Jesus says: “Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father”. At the sepulchre is the empty tomb with the grave clothes that were wrapped around the body of Christ. John 20:1-18.
Size 42 x 28 cm (16.5 x 11.0 inches) ●
The Descent into Limbo (The Resurrection)
The resurrected Christ is standing in the light flooding down from above, over the abyss of darkness, where the broken doors and hinges are still visible. Christ has liberated from hell the forefathers and Kings of the Old Testament, now standing behind him, as well as Eve. Finally Christ pulls out Adam into the light of mercy. Above, angels soar with the Cross and tools of torture in their hands. The picture is traditional.
Size: 28 x 43 cm ( 11.0 x 16.9 inches) ●