Deposition – Silk Screen Print on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Image of the Deposition on Naturally Aged Wood

A beautiful silk screen print on naturally aged wood depicting the Deposition, that is, the removal of the body of Jesus from the Cross in preparation for burial.

The Deposition is often depicted in art and became a popular theme in Byzantine art from the 9th century, while in the West, it became common from the 10th century. In depictions of the Deposition, in addition to the Virgin Mary, we often see John the Evangelist, the faithful and beloved disciple of Christ, as well as three other female figures: the three Marys, including Mary Magdalene.

According to Orthodox tradition, the Deposition was carried out by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who were Jewish rulers and secret disciples of Christ. Joseph asked Pilate for the body of Jesus to give Him a proper burial. After receiving permission, they took the body down from the Cross, wrapped it in “a clean linen cloth,” and laid it in a tomb, where the burial took place.

The naturally aged wood used for this icon comes from Mount Athos. It is wood that was replaced due to damage following renovation work at an Athonite cell. The monks kept it, and after necessary restoration, they used it as the base for this particular image. It is a piece of Mount Athos, soaked in the prayers of the monks that resounded continuously for years in that specific cell.

Since the icon is handmade and the wood processing is done by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.

The icon is available upon request.

Dimensions: 19 x 24 x 1.5 cm

Origin: Mount Athos