Saint Jude Thaddaeus – Antiqued Lithograph with Gold Leaf – Mount Athos

Description

Antiqued Lithograph of Saint Jude Thaddaeus

A lithograph of Saint Jude Thaddaeus, also known as Lebbaeus or Jude the son of James, who was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and a saint of the Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Saint Jude Thaddaeus was a religiously educated Jew who went to Jerusalem for pilgrimage during the time when John the Baptist was preaching. Listening to his sermons and observing his way of life, he was so impressed that he sought baptism from him. Later, upon hearing the teachings of Jesus and witnessing His miracles, he became a disciple of Christ and followed Him until the Passion. He then preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya, among other places.

Antiqued Lithograph: Characteristics

In this particular image, the monk iconographer used the technique of lithography to create a work of unique beauty, framed with gold leaf. Specifically, using a lithographed copy of Byzantine art, the monk crafted this piece following the traditional method of artificial aging, as taught in the iconography workshops of Mount Athos. In fact, the artificial aging of the icon is handcrafted, a process to which the monks of Mount Athos attach great importance.

Origin: Mount Athos