Jesus Christ, Extreme Humility – Serigraphy on Naturally Aged Wood – Mount Athos

Description

Unique Image of Jesus Christ, Extreme Humility on Naturally Aged Wood

The image of Jesus’ Extreme Humility depicts Christ with His hands bound, as He was led to the former high priest, Annas, after His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. He is wearing a purple robe and holding a wooden scepter, even though His hands are tied. It was given to Him by those present to mock Him. The depiction of Jesus in this icon symbolizes the mockery and humiliation He endured before being led to martyrdom and His crucifixion for the salvation of humanity.

The serigraphy of Jesus Christ, Extreme Humility, was placed on and artificially aged to match the wood. The background of the image is decorated with liquid gold. The halo of Jesus is simply but appropriately adorned, giving the image the detail that complements its Byzantine style. The cracks in the old wood bear witness to the many years it spent on Mount Athos.

This wood was in the earthly Paradise, Mount Athos, for many years, serving a purpose in a cell that was later renovated. After being carefully cut and preserved by the monks using methods known on Mount Athos for the restoration of wooden iconostasis, they envisioned its future use as an icon.

The image is available upon request.

Dimensions: 24.5 x 35 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 1520 gr