The Last Supper icon, Holy Communion Handmade Greek Orthodox icon, Byzantine art wall hanging on wood plaque, religious home decor

The Last Supper icon (Mystical Supper icon) is over the royal doors of the iconostasis in most Orthodox churches. In front of this icon, is where the faithful come to receive the Eucharist at the Divine Liturgy. Beyond the icon, in the Altar, is where the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist is celebrated. A remembrance of the Savior who instituted the Sacrament at the Last Supper.

The icon depicts the last meal of Christ with his disciples in the 'Upper Room' before his arrest. Christ is the central figure at the table. The chalice containing the Precious Blood of Christ is on the table or sometimes being held.

The Mystical Supper

The Evangelist, Saint John the Beloved, is seated next to Christ, as the youngest of the disciples, he is depicted as beardless. He receives in his left hand a piece of the Body of Christ; another morsel is on the table before Christ. The chalice containing the Precious Blood of Christ is sometimes in His Left hand

The charismatic creator of the artwork is faithfully following the technique of icon painting and artificial aging as taught in Mount Athos. A handmade of this multicolored lithograph with vivid details and unique aesthetic value.

In this artwork the technique of lithography is used and it is an exact copy of the byzantine prototype, creating a unique work of beauty. A lithography on natural wood that has undergone artificial ageing covered with double varnish layer to ensure long lasting in time and vivid colors.

Can be hung on a wall or placed on a flat surface.

The item is sold without the stand depicted.