Silver-plated Holy Icon - Saint Peter

This mirror-smooth .999 sterling silver coating meticulously encases a hand-painted copy of a 17th century holy Icon of Saint Peter, preserving its intricate craftsmanship in a luxurious riza.

• hand-painted on hardwood using oil paints
• The icon features metal hook for hanging.
• To preserve the longevity of the icon covered several times with emulsion, and after completion covered with preservative material (i.e. varnish
• Our icons are Silver-plated
• In our icons we use high quality Schauer jeweler's enamel

Size: 31cm x 26.5cm x 2cm 
Materials: solid hardwood panel, oil paints, varnish, silver-plated copper plate, Schauer jeweler's enamel

Beautiful icon of Saint Peter. The icon features metal hook for hanging.

According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero. The ancient Christian churches all venerate Peter as a major saint and as the founder of the Church of Antioch and the Church of Rome,

The earliest portrait of Peter dates back to the 4th century. In traditional iconography, Peter has been shown very consistently since early Christian art as an oldish, thick-set man with a "slightly combative" face and a short beard, and usually white hair, sometimes balding.