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
- Saint George defeating the dragon
- Representation
- Horse facing left
- 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
Apostles, martyrs and saints
Saint George defeating the dragon
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
Saint George, a martyr venerated in the Coptic Church and traditionally placed in the early fourth century, is shown on horseback defeating the dragon. His white horse, red cloak and lance portray a soldier of Christ. An angel brings the martyr's crown, while a young woman and the people in the tower witness the struggle.
The dragon episode belongs to a hagiographic tradition developed after his martyrdom: it is neither a biblical account nor an established historical event. In Christian interpretation, the dragon represents evil overcome through faith, and the rescued princess may evoke humanity delivered.
Two representations are offered: the horse facing left, with blue water below the rocks, or facing right above red ground.
Biblical echoes: Revelation 12:9-11; Ephesians 6:10-17; Revelation 2:10.
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.
