Our lady of sorrows

⌘ PROCEDURE: First of all I prepare the wood with special materials so I can carefully sketch the figure on it. After that I start painting the basic colors and later on, I come back many times with my various brush sizes to end up to the concrete details of the Holy faces. This icon is made according to the traditional old art of byzantine iconography where the image is painted on wood or canvas, with egg tempera (egg yolk, vinegar and mineral colors in dust) and gold metal leaves. After painted, it is varnished in order to be preserved through time. Our aim is to draw friendly and merciful holy faces so that their gentleness inspires somebody to pray and hope.

⌘THE STORY: This icon depicts one of the seven sorrows of Virgin Mary. It is a detail of the crucifixion icon, where She stands at the foot of the Cross and Her heart is truly pierced by sorrow as Her beloved Son is dying.

°°°°°° IMPORTANT INFORMATION °°°°°°
⌘ SIZE: 8.66΄΄x 6.49΄΄x 0.78’’ (22×16,5×2 cm)
⌘ DELIVERY EXPECTATION: I have a 2-3 week turnaround on order fulfillment.
► Shipping via Hellenic post can take 10-45 business days after order is fulfilled or even more, due to COVID circumstances and custom delays. So if you choose standard shipping allow up to 10 weeks or even more to receive your order.
►Shipping via DHL Express instead, can take 7-25 business day after your order is fulfilled but notice that on this choice your contact mobile number is necessary. So please enter your phone number on your checkout note and allow up to 4 weeks maximum to receive your order if you choose DHL Express on your checkout.
Both shipping options are free
⌘ MATERIALS: wood, colors in dust, egg-tempera, varnish
⌘ WRAPPING: securely packaged in environmental – friendly box
⌘ CLEANING: use a clean, soft fabric to take care of your icon. Please do not use any cleaning sprays, chemicals or water.

• Materials:
  • natural pigments
  • varnish
  • wood
  • metal clasp

°°°°°°°°EXTRAS °°°°°°°°°
✔ Ready to hang
✔ You may have a personalized message hand painted on the backside of the icon free of charge! Please sent us your request in the optional field above. Character limit: 100. Languages: English, Greek, French or Spanish. Example: ” May the angel of the Lord comfort and strengthen you. With love in Christ, Mary”
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