Tempera on levkas/ dry pigments on wood
50×60cm
This icon of Saint Nicholas was created using the ancient egg tempera technique. The artwork is painted on a wooden board, following the traditional methods of iconography.
Each color is made from natural dry pigments mixed with fresh egg yolk and water, creating the unique tempera medium. The icon is gradually built layer by layer, with each color carefully applied across the surface while leaving space for the following tones and details. This traditional process requires patience, precision, and deep respect for the centuries-old art form.
Tempera on levkas/ dry pigments on wood
50×60cm
This icon of Saint Nicholas was created using the ancient egg tempera technique. The artwork is painted on a wooden board, following the traditional methods of iconography.
Each color is made from natural dry pigments mixed with fresh egg yolk and water, creating the unique tempera medium. The icon is gradually built layer by layer, with each color carefully applied across the surface while leaving space for the following tones and details. This traditional process requires patience, precision, and deep respect for the centuries-old art form.
