{"product_id":"greek-orthodox-icon","title":"Greek Orthodox Icon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eGreek Orthodox Icon – The Baptism of Christ (Theophany) – Hand-Painted Kovcheg Panel – Mid–20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eA beautifully hand-painted Orthodox icon depicting the Baptism of Christ, also known as Theophany, created in the Greek tradition during the mid to late 20th century. The central image is painted on a single solid wooden panel carved as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"603\"\u003ekovcheg\u003c\/em\u003e, with the main scene recessed into the wood and framed by a slightly raised border, a classic feature of Byzantine and Greek icon-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eThe composition includes traditional details such as the Greek Christogram “IC XC” and symbolic elements associated with the Baptism narrative. The English title inscribed along the top suggests the piece was created either for an English-speaking Greek Orthodox community or produced for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThe reverse of the panel features two wooden battens set into carved grooves and reinforced with screws. This combination of historic and practical construction methods is typical of mid–20th-century workshop production, helping stabilise the panel against warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eOverall, the icon remains in good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of wear, and the paint surface is stable. Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Baptism of Christ (Theophany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreek or Greek-diaspora workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMixed media on carved wooden panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003ePanel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditional kovcheg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e43 × 34.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMid–late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGood vintage condition. Some minor age-related marks. See photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnframed wooden panel (integral raised border)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53606262309205,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/BaptismIG2.jpg?v=1775321638","url":"https:\/\/63arts.co.uk\/products\/greek-orthodox-icon","provider":"63Arts Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}