Jesus Christ of Blessings – Embossed Gold Print with Sandblasting – Mount Athos

Description

Embossed Gold Print with Sandblasting of Jesus Christ Blessing

An exquisite embossed gold-printed depiction of Jesus Christ Blessing.
Jesus Christ is shown in the act of blessing, raising His right hand to impart blessings upon the faithful. He blesses those for whom He came into the world, suffered, and was ultimately crucified. Christ offered His life to save humanity and deliver people from sin, corruption, and death.

Embossed Gold Print with Sandblasting: Characteristics

In this icon of the Annunciation, the monastic iconographer used the technique of embossed gold printing to create a work of unique beauty. Gold stamping is a type of thermal printing technique where a very thin sheet of metallic gold foil is applied to surfaces such as wood, leather, cardboard, or plastic by pressing a heated, embossed plate onto the surface. Additionally, the perimeter of the icon is treated with sandblasting, a technique where part or all of a surface is abraded by applying sand under pressure.
 

Dimensions: 24 x 22 x 1.5 cm
Origin: Mount Athos