Saint Nicholas – Handmade Pyrography

Description

Handmade Pyrography Depicting Saint Nicholas

An exceptional image created using the technique of pyrography, depicting Saint Nicholas. This image has been entirely handmade.

Saint Nicholas was born in the 3rd century AD in Patara, Lycia, to pious and wealthy parents. He was orphaned at a young age, inheriting a large fortune from his parents, which he distributed to help those in need.

He later dedicated himself to an ascetic life and was later honored with the position of Archbishop of Myra. From this position, he took strong action to protect the poor and the needy by establishing hospitals and various charitable institutions. Gifted with high Christian virtue, courage, and vitality, he encouraged Christians persecuted by the Romans, even being persecuted and exiled himself for his stance. During the persecutions of Diocletian, he endured many tortures. However, when Emperor Constantine ascended the imperial throne, all Christians were freed, and Nicholas returned to his archbishopric. According to tradition, he was also endowed with the gift of miracles, saving many people both during his life and after his death.

He is particularly honored throughout the Greek world by the people of the sea. He is the patron saint of sailors, both military and commercial navy personnel.

Pyrography: Characteristics

Pyrography is an art that attracts many creators due to the impressive results it can achieve. It is a painting technique that uses two of the primal elements of Nature: wood and fire. With patience and attention to detail, monks create the pyrographic image, paying great attention to avoiding mistakes, as they cannot be corrected as with pencil work.

This particular image combines the art of engraving with that of pyrography, creating an outstanding relief effect.

The image is available upon order.