Jesus icon

Exceptionally original Icons of Jesus Christ are an expression of faith for all Christians. Crafted with the utmost care by spiritual individuals, they aid in forming personal prayers to God. They allow one to focus on the words of the gospel preached by both Catholic and Orthodox clergy. Each Icon of Jesus Christ available in our Luxury Products store is handmade by masters of iconography. They are dominated by rich pigments and hand-applied gold leaf. This is a product of the highest quality, which can make a unique gift for any occasion.

The History of Writing Icons of Jesus Christ

Icons are written by iconographers. Most often, they are Orthodox monks, but this art is also undertaken by world-renowned painters deeply immersed in faith and prayer. The first icons are said to have reflections in Ancient Egypt, where visible images were painted on the inner walls of sarcophagi and pyramids, depicting the likeness of a mummified figure.

The opinions of theologians on the first Christian icons are divided. Some believe that they depicted the likeness of saints. These images were supposedly visible as early as the 6th century AD. However, there are also those who believe that one of the first icons was an image showing the face of Jesus. Many theological publications also suggest that the first iconographer was supposedly Saint Luke. However, no evidence has been found to support this claim. The official version, based on historical evidence, is that the first Christian icons originated in Byzantine culture.

Writing Original Icons - A Spiritual Art

One can learn to write icons independently, although it is worth knowing that this is not an easy form of art. Artists who have been engaged in this for a long time explain that it is a lengthy and tedious process. Writing a single icon, depending on its size and image, often takes many months or even years. Of course, this is influenced by the procedure of writing icons, but also by the fact that it is a spiritual art.

Although many people around the world consider Icons of Jesus Christ to be an outstanding expression of painting, clergy and catechists think otherwise. They claim that icons are not images, but rather a unique form of prayer. They also emphasize that the masters writing icons depicting Jesus Christ belong to the Orthodox Church and serve as priests within it. Authors of publications on icons believe that they represent an open book in which each owner writes the words of their own prayer and liturgy. Icons are meant to help them discover and deepen the mysteries of faith.

The Icon of Jesus Christ as an Expression of Faith Painted by Man

During the writing of Icons of Jesus Christ, details are of great importance, as they express a person's faith. Important are not only the contours of the painted figure but also the chosen pigments and gilding. These elements give character to the icon and reflect the prayer of the writer. There are also scientific publications that state that originally, Icons of Christ were created for uneducated people who could not read or write. Through images, they were meant to learn about faith and the image of the ruler of the world.

There is also a belief that a person beginning to write an icon of Christ the King should pray beforehand. This prayer should reach deep into the artist's heart, as that is where the inspiration to create the icon comes from. Every prayer and liturgy depends on the spirituality of the person and the strength of their faith. This is mainly reflected in the pigments contained in the icon. Curators and theologians also point out that these images do not contain shadows. If shadows appear, they may indicate a lack of faith in Jesus Christ by the icon painter.

How Are They Made?

Writing icons is an extremely labor-intensive task. They are created with special attention and precision. Precision is important, as are the materials needed for their creation. The selection of tempera and pigments is very important. In the first case, the artist needs both casein tempera and egg tempera. For pigments used in writing icons of Christ, red, purple, blue, and brown are predominant. One must not forget the gilding, which every icon of Christ possesses in significant amounts. Gold leaf is used for this, giving the icon its shine. Of course, boards, canvas, adhesives, gesso, and brushes in various types are also necessary.

When starting the work, one must first determine the size of the icon and then prepare the board and the canvas on it in a special way. It is glued to the chosen piece of wood and secured with gesso. Once it dries, the image must be smoothed by sanding the excess gesso with very fine sandpaper. Only then can one proceed to gilding and painting the image of Jesus Christ. It is worth mentioning that icons are written with egg tempera. It is prepared just before painting. Furthermore, gold leaf is applied before starting the writing. To transform the image, which depicts the Ruler and King of the World, into an icon, it must be signed. This is the most important activity during the creation of icons. Every icon of Jesus Christ and the Saints, which can be purchased in our online store Luxury Products, has been made in accordance with all the above principles.

The Most Beautiful Icons of Christ in the World

Icons make a unique gift for believers. They are available in many variants, but the most sought-after are paintings depicting the image of Jesus Christ in various forms. Made according to the appropriate rules and standards, with extraordinary precision and spirituality that every iconographer possesses, they can serve as true inspiration for prayer. The most beautiful icons of Jesus Christ in the world are:

Icon "Jesus, I Trust in You"

The painting "Jesus, I Trust in You" is an icon of the Merciful Jesus, whose heart is open to every person. It depicts the image of the resurrected ruler. Sister Faustina believed that this icon is a source of grace. Allegedly, Jesus Christ personally explained the origin of the two differently colored rays emanating from his heart. They are said to symbolize water and blood. According to gathered facts, the first painting "Jesus, I Trust in You" was painted by a Pole born in Ukraine. The simple icon characterizing this product in our store emphasizes its solemnity and mercy. It is an exact reproduction of the original painting.

Icon "Christ the Good Shepherd"

The icon "Jesus the Good Shepherd" is a painting of Jesus Christ that is quite expressive and reaches deep into the heart of every believer. The sheep carried by the King symbolizes his love and kindness, although the cross behind Jesus reminds us of how our Good Shepherd died for it. This icon is most often a keepsake for Confirmation and a gift for birthdays or name days. It is imported by our store Luxury Products directly from Italy, from one of the world's best manufacturers specializing in iconography.

Icon of Jesus Christ with the Virgin Mary

Jesus Christ often appears on icons with the Virgin Mary. He usually sits on her lap, gazing at his faithful listening to the words of the gospel and blessing them with his childlike hand raised above their heads, like a king. In our store, images of Jesus with Mary are most often added to the cart by those who want to buy a unique gift for a Baptism, First Communion, or as a Christmas present for a close believer. Icons of the Holy Family, featuring the Virgin Mary, the child Jesus, and Joseph the Betrothed, are adorned with a large amount of gilding. They highlight the radiance of God's graces emanating from these images. Buyers at Luxury Products can choose the size of the icon according to their needs.

Icon of Christ Pantocrator

The Icon of Jesus Pantocrator depicts Him as the King of the Universe. He is the Ruler who holds an open book of the gospels in His hand, in which all the mysteries of faith are inscribed. With His other hand, He blesses all those who have come to hear His teachings. The image of Jesus Pantocrator, also known as the "Christ Almighty" icon, is an ideal gift for any occasion, especially for weddings and golden and silver anniversaries. The main pigments used are deep green or muted blue and red. Hand-applied gold leaf adds sophistication and elegance, as well as emphasizes the solemnity of the work. At Luxury Products, you can choose the painting in several variants, depending on the size and shape of the icon.

Who is the Icon of Jesus Christ a Gift For?

Icons of Jesus Christ are an exceptional gift for believers. They hold special significance for Catholics and Orthodox Christians. They usually bring the most joy to older people, as the presence of religious items in their lives and surroundings is extremely meaningful and important to them. Icons of Christ hang in both their bedrooms and living rooms. Seniors are convinced that Jesus Christ influences their lives and watches over them. Therefore, when they purchase paintings themselves, they most often choose the image of the Merciful Jesus or the Good Shepherd. It is worth noting that older people often sit by the icons and pray to them. Thus, a holy image given to them should be of the highest quality, and the face of Jesus on it should be impeccable.

A gift in the form of an icon of Jesus is certainly a good idea for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas, Easter, Grandparents' Day, anniversaries, or a round wedding anniversary for seniors. However, it is not only a unique gift for them. Small paintings of the Virgin Mary with Jesus as a child blessing the faithful are an ideal keepsake for Baptism or First Communion. For Confirmation, it is customary to give a young person a cross with Jesus Christ or the "Jesus, I Trust in You" painting. An icon featuring King Jesus Christ is also an ideal product for a gift with many variations for a priest or catechist of any age who has prepared children for receiving the holy sacraments.

Exceptional Icons of Christ the King and Ruler from Luxury Products

In Poland, giving icons as gifts is becoming more common, but it is not as popular as in Italy or Spain. These are two Catholic countries in Europe that place special importance on the essence of faith in life. Therefore, it is not surprising that the best brands in writing icons of Jesus Christ, as well as the Virgin Mary and Saints, such as Credan SA and Import Włochy, originate from there. Each of their icons and paintings of the King and Ruler of the Universe painted on canvas is a true work of art that meets all the requirements and standards of icon writing.

In our luxury products store, Luxury Products, icons of Jesus Christ Pantocrator and the Good Shepherd are the most frequently added to the cart by customers among the images of the Son of God. Thanks to our refined sense of aesthetics and love for art with a capital "A," you can listen to the words of the gospel with the most beautiful icons in Europe. Each of our icons featuring the image of Jesus Christ is a very high-quality product, written by the greatest European artists in this field. You can be sure that all standards of icon writing and methods of compression unification have been preserved. If it is to be a gift for a loved one, you can additionally order an engraving on wood or silver, which will include wishes in various variants.