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
- The Transfiguration of Christ
- 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
The Transfiguration of Christ
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.
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Hand-painted on request · Delivered in 2 to 4 months · Free delivery
'In their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as dazzling as light. And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them; they were talking with him.'
Gospel according to Saint Matthew 17:2-3
Six days after announcing his Passion, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a high mountain. There he shows them his divine glory. Moses, who received the Law, and Elijah, the greatest of the prophets, appear at his side: the Law and the Prophets bear witness to Christ. A bright cloud covers them and the Father's voice says: 'This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.' The apostles fall on their faces, overcome with fear. The Coptic Church celebrates the Transfiguration on 13 Mesra (19 August), among the minor feasts of the Lord.
References: Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; 2 Peter 1:16-18.
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.
