The iconography of the Sanctuary of Emmanuel’s Coptic Church, New Jersey

The brief for this project was to create a design of Christ Enthroned surrounded by the Four Creatures in the central apse, flanked by 12 Elders of Revelation on each of the side walls, in a kind of giant triptych. The overall painted surface represented roughly 30 M2. The apse was executed in the traditional technique of egg tempera and took 6 weeks to complete.

Pantocrator triptych, egg tempera
Video produced by Emmanuel Centre, NJ

Central panel
Seraph
Biomorphic decorative frieze
Painting the Elders of Revelation

Many thanks to the clergy and congregation of St Mark’s and the Emmanuel Centre, Jersey City, NJ, for their kindness and support during the creation process.

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