The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Icon
The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Icon is a solemn hand-painted Paschal image of the risen Savior with two angels, made in the Mstyora academic tradition.
Materials: linden wood board with oak splines and kovcheg, linen pavoloka, chalk gesso, egg tempera with natural mineral pigments, genuine 960-grade gold leaf, hand chasing, and protective varnish.
Technique: academic Orthodox icon painting on wood with chased gold leaf. Size, price, and making time are agreed individually. Free international shipping. Payment after receiving.
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The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Icon is a solemn and luminous Paschal image of the risen Savior. In Orthodox life there is no event more joyful and fundamental than the Resurrection of Christ: the victory of life over death, light over darkness, and divine mercy over despair.
This hand-painted icon is made in the Mstyora academic tradition. Unlike the fuller multi-figure iconography of the Descent into Hades, this composition is more concise and contemplative: the risen Christ stands in glory in the presence of two heavenly witnesses. The absence of unnecessary details helps the viewer focus on the triumphant Savior and the uncreated light He brings into the world.
Iconography: The Savior and the Angels
The composition is built to express the triumph of the Resurrection through a clear and elevated image. Each element carries theological meaning and is painted with careful academic refinement:
- The risen Christ: the Savior is the absolute center of the icon. He is shown in the movement of rising in glory, with His right hand raised in blessing, bringing peace to the whole universe.
- The face of Christ: in the academic style, special attention is given to the face of the Savior. It is painted with soft transitions, expressing mercy, peace, and the incomprehensible majesty of the Conqueror of death.
- Light-bearing garments: the garments of Christ are painted as if woven from light. Fine gold assist on the fabric symbolizes divine energies transfiguring matter.
- The two angels: the angels stand on either side of Christ in prayerful reverence. They are heavenly witnesses of the miracle, recalling the angels who first announced the Resurrection to the myrrh-bearing women.
- Chased gold fields: the fields are gilded with genuine 960-grade gold leaf and decorated with hand chasing. The gold creates the impression that Christ and the angels stand within boundless divine space.
Academic Mastery of the Mstyora School
The style of this icon requires a high level of icon-painting skill. Mstyora academic painting differs from the more graphic strictness of Byzantine forms by using delicate layered glazes, soft modeling, and carefully developed light.
Through this method, the faces of Christ and the angels gain warmth, depth, and spiritual expressiveness. The folds of the garments are painted with attention to form, light, and movement. Yet the icon remains canonical and prayerful: it is not a secular painting, but an Orthodox sacred image shaped by gold, reverse perspective, and traditional egg tempera.
Traditional Technique and Proven Quality
The icon is made as a sacred image intended to last for generations. No modern substitutes or rushed methods are used. The process follows traditional icon-painting practice:
Base and gesso: the icon is painted on a seasoned linden wood board. Oak splines are inserted on the reverse side to help protect the board from warping. The front is covered with linen pavoloka and many layers of natural chalk gesso. After careful sanding, the gesso becomes smooth and ready for gilding and painting.
Gilding: genuine 960-grade gold leaf is applied to the prepared ground. This high-quality gold does not darken or oxidize. The gilded surface is polished where needed and then worked with hand chasing.
Painting: the colors are prepared by hand from natural mineral pigments mixed with egg yolk emulsion. Egg tempera is known for depth, clarity, and long preservation. The finished icon is protected with natural drying oil or a special varnish.
Individual Price and Making Time
Painting The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Icon with angels in the academic style is delicate and time-consuming. The faces, light-bearing garments, gold assist, and smooth gilded fields all require careful work. For this reason, the price is agreed individually.
The final cost depends on several factors:
- Chosen size: from smaller home formats such as 17 x 21 cm and 20 x 24 cm to larger 27 x 31 cm, 30 x 40 cm, and church formats
- Level of detail: the depth of gold assist, garment modeling, angel wings, and academic face painting
- Workshop schedule: work of this level is assigned to experienced iconographers, so timing may vary
The usual making time is about four to eight weeks, depending on size and detail.
| Parameter | Specification and Materials |
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| Subject | The Resurrection of Christ, Christ and two angels |
| Painting style | Mstyora academic icon painting |
| Base | Linden wood board, oak splines, kovcheg |
| Gilding | Chased fields, genuine 960-grade gold leaf |
| Painting | Hand-painted egg tempera with natural mineral pigments |
| Price and timing | Agreed individually |
For Prayer, Pascha, and Sacred Gifts
The Resurrection icon is a powerful image of Paschal hope. It is suitable for a home icon corner, church interior, chapel, or as a meaningful gift for Pascha, wedding blessing, house blessing, or a new beginning in life. The icon reminds the believer that death has been conquered and that the light of Christ shines even in the darkest moments.
Shipping and Payment
Free international shipping is included. The icon is carefully packed to protect the painted surface and the gold background. Payment is made after receiving the icon.
Questions and Answers
Why are Adam and Eve not shown in this Resurrection icon?
This icon presents the triumphant risen Christ with two angels. It is a more concise academic composition of the Resurrection, different from the fuller Descent into Hades iconography with Adam and Eve.
What is the spiritual meaning of the icon?
The icon proclaims Paschal joy: Christ has conquered death, life has triumphed over the grave, and divine light enters the world.
Who are the two angels in the composition?
The angels are reverent witnesses of the Resurrection. In the Gospel narrative, angels first announced the Resurrection to the myrrh-bearing women.
What is special about the gold background and borders?
The icon uses genuine 960-grade gold leaf with hand chasing. The chased gold fields create a radiant sacred setting and require very careful preparation of the board and gesso.
What is the Mstyora academic style?
The Mstyora academic style uses soft modeling, layered highlights, and refined painting of faces, garments, and wings while preserving Orthodox prayerful restraint.
What materials are used?
The icon is painted on a linden wood board with oak splines and kovcheg, linen pavoloka, chalk gesso, egg tempera with natural mineral pigments, 960-grade gold leaf, hand chasing, and protective varnish.
How is the price determined?
The price is agreed individually because the final cost depends on size, detail, gilding, hand chasing, and the iconographer’s working time.
Can the icon be painted in a larger size?
Yes. Smaller home formats and larger church or iconostasis sizes can be discussed individually before work begins.
How should the icon be cared for?
Keep the icon away from moisture, direct sunlight, heat, and sudden temperature changes. Dust the surface only with a dry, very soft brush.
Do you offer international shipping and when is payment made?
Yes. Free international shipping is included, and payment is made after receiving the icon.
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