Description
Icon of the Deposition of the Lord on Naturally Aged Wood
This beautiful serigraph on naturally aged wood depicts the scene of the Deposition, which 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, and in the West from the 10th century. In these depictions, apart from 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 initiated by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who were Jewish rulers and secret disciples of Christ. Joseph requested the body of Jesus from Pilate to bury it. After receiving the necessary permission, they took the body down from the Cross, wrapped it in a “clean linen cloth,” and placed it in a tomb, where the burial took place.
In the “Athonite Heritage,” you will find a large collection of icons crafted on naturally aged wood from Mount Athos.
As the icon is handmade and the wood is processed by hand, there may be slight variations in the wood, but not in the depiction.
The icon is available upon request.
Dimensions: 30 x 25 x 2.5 cm
