Icon of St Mark the Evangelist, 1657
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Emmanuel Tzanes's Icon of St Mark the Evangelist, 1657 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Icon of St Mark the Evangelist (1657) by Emmanuel Tzanes is a striking example of late Cretan School iconography, blending Byzantine tradition with subtle Western Renaissance influences. Tzanes, a prolific 17th-century Greek painter, captures the evangelist with luminous gold leaf and rich, earthy tones, his expressive eyes conveying both spiritual intensity and human warmth. St Mark is depicted holding his Gospel, flanked by symbolic elements like the winged lion—his traditional attribute—rendered with delicate precision. The work exemplifies the post-Byzantine style’s fusion of rigid hieratic composition (evident in the saint’s frontal pose) and emerging naturalism (seen in the folds of his drapery). As one of Tzanes’ signed masterpieces, this icon holds significance for its bridge between Orthodox liturgical art and the Venetian-ruled Cretan Renaissance, offering a glimpse into a transformative period in Mediterranean art history.
For a home or office setting, this icon’s timeless spiritual gravitas suits spaces designed for contemplation—a study, reading nook, or minimalist office. Its warm ochres and gold harmonize with wooden furniture, muted earth tones, or terracotta accents, while the religious theme pairs elegantly with rustic, Mediterranean, or even modern-industrial decor. Given its likely modest panel size (typical of portable icons), display it as a focal point in a niche, above a console table with tapered candles, or alongside Byzantine-inspired textiles to amplify its glow. Avoid overwhelming the piece with bright colors; instead, let its sacred aura shine against neutral walls or subdued lighting, ensuring its intricate details command reverence. For larger spaces, consider a high-quality reproduction at medium scale (24x30 inches) to balance intimacy and presence.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
