Christ the Good Shepherd Icon

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A painted Icon of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. 

The inscription on this icon can be made in any language.

The image of a Good Shepherd is one of the first symbolic depictions of Jesus Christ. The Holy Savior says of himself, "I am the Good Shepherd; a good shepherd sacrifices his life for his sheep." This icon has several layers of symbolism because it reminds both of the pastoral role of Christ and of Jesus as the Lamb of God that takes upon himself the sins of the world.

Materials

This icon is painted using the following materials:

• Tempera paints
• Lime, pine, or alder board
• Gesso
• Colored wax
• Gold leaf
• Linseed oil
• Hide glue
• Varnishes (mordant, kauri gum, acryl-styrolic)

Size

This icon of the Good Shepherd is available in several sizes:

• 16.5×21.5 cm
• 19×25 cm
• 23.5×31 cm
• 27×35 cm
• 30×41 cm
• 40×52 cm

Decorations

This icon has a hand-carved rectangular central panel. The margins, the halo, the background, and other elements are covered with gold leaf.

It can be additionally adorned with wrought silver, a metal or a textile oklad, precious and semiprecious gemstones. We recommend putting this icon into an opening or a non-opening icon case.

Price & Deadlines

The final price of the icon of the Good Shepherd and the time it will take to paint it depend on its size and the complexity of its decoration. Once this icon is painted, it will be consecrated in St Elisabeth Convent.