Panagia The Platytera Enthroned - Hand-Painted Icon

Byzantine Hand Painted Icon of Panagia the Platytera Enthroned. Panagia is depicted holding the young Jesus Christ in her lap.

Traditionally, Panagia Platytera is depicted in the dome above the altar, facing down to the congregation. Her name, Platytera (meaning more spacious), symbolizes her ability to contain within her the creator of the world and, also, all the humanity.

Hand-Painted Icons occupy a valuable place in ecclesiastical art because, beyond their obvious artistic value, a hand-painted icon unites man with the holiness of the depicted person.

For the Hand-Painted Icon of Panagia Platytera , our experienced painters use traditional techniques and high-quality materials that offer excellent depiction and durability over time.

All our Hand-Painted Icons are painted with egg tempera , while you can choose the size of the icon, the decoration of the background, the language of the inscriptions as well as the type of wood you wish to use.

Note: The final Icon may slightly differ from the catalog photo.