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
- Christ saves Peter from the waters
- 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
Christ saves Peter from the waters
Unique and personalised icon by Armia Elkatcha Size of your choice. The smaller the icon, the fewer details the artist can include. The photo shows the XL size.
Prices include French VAT at 5.5%
Hand-painted on request · Delivered in 2 to 4 months · Free delivery
After the feeding of the multitude, Jesus approaches his disciples walking on the sea. Peter asks to come to him on the water. He leaves the boat, but, noticing the strong wind, becomes afraid and begins to sink: 'Lord, save me!' Jesus immediately reaches out his hand and takes hold of him. When they enter the boat, the wind ceases and the disciples confess: 'Truly you are the Son of God!'
The icon brings together Christ's walk, Peter's cry and the gesture that raises him. It expresses fragile faith welcomed by Christ: salvation rests not on the disciple's confidence but on the presence of the Lord.
Main reference: Matthew 14:22-33, especially verses 28-31. Mark 6:45-52 and John 6:16-21 recount Jesus walking on the sea without Peter's episode.
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.
