The Virgin Mary Gorgoepikoos – Antiqued Lithograph with Gold Leaf – Mount Athos

Description

Antique Lithograph with Panagia Gorgoupikoos

Antique Lithography: Characteristics

In this particular image, the hagiographer monk used the lithography technique, creating a work of unique beauty crafted around the perimeter with gold leaves. Specifically, using a lithographed copy of Byzantine art, the monk created this work following the traditional method of artificial aging, as taught in the iconography workshops of the State of Athens. In fact, the artificial aging of the iconography is done by hand, a process to which the monks of Mount Athos give special importance.

Image is available upon request.

Origin: Mount Athos