Hagiographies in Cyprus

Hagiographies are religious icons and painted images created for churches, chapels, homes and personal devotion, often following traditional Byzantine styles and techniques. Work may involve new commissions, restoration of older pieces, or painting on surfaces such as wood, canvas and walls. If you are commissioning an icon, useful questions include the preferred subject and size, the materials and finishes used, the expected timeframe, and whether the artist works from photographs or existing designs. It is also worth discussing how the finished piece should be displayed, cleaned and protected.