Further reading
On Coptipedia, the Coptic encyclopedia (in French)
Certificate of authenticity
Delivered with your artwork
Your hand-painted icon comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Armia Elkatcha. It identifies your artwork, its dimensions, its number and its completion date.
- Artist
- Armia Elkatcha
- Artwork
- Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane
- Dimensions
- 90 × 130 cm
- Certificate number
- Assigned to your completed artwork
- Completion date
- Recorded upon completion
Armia Elkatcha’s signature
Signed by the artist on the certificate delivered with the artwork
Life and mission of Jesus
Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane
Unique and personalized icon by Armia Elkatcha. Size to choose. Be careful, the smaller the icon, the less detail the artist can insert into it. The photo corresponds to size XL.
Prices include French VAT at 5.5%
Hand-painted on request · Delivered in 2 to 4 months · Free delivery
'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass me by. Nevertheless, let it be as you, not I, would have it.'
Gospel according to Saint Matthew 26:39
After the Last Supper, Jesus goes with his disciples to the garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives. He takes Peter, James and John a little further, asks them to stay awake with him, then goes on alone to pray, face to the ground. Three times he comes back and finds them asleep. Saint Luke reports that an angel from heaven appeared to strengthen him and that, in his anguish, his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. This prayer opens the Passion: the Son freely accepts the Father's will for the salvation of the world.
References: Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46; John 18:1; Hebrews 5:7-8.
Studio journal
From preparing the support to the final details: the usual stages of a hand-painted icon.
Prepare the wood
The wooden support is prepared to receive the drawing, gold leaf and paint.
Draw the composition
The scene, figures and symbols are arranged according to the chosen representation and size.
Apply the gold leaf
Gilding brings light to the background and halos, in the tradition of the Coptic icon.
Paint the icon
Colours, garments and faces are painted by hand. The level of detail is adapted to the size of the artwork.
Finish and authenticate
The final details and finishing touches are completed. The artist signs the certificate bearing the artwork’s number and date.
