Iconographer

Holy figures, acting as a bridge between the earthly and the divine. Central to this practice are icons of the Theotokos, the Mother of God, whose images are revered for her role in the mystery of the Incarnation. Saints, revered for their holy lives, are also commonly depicted, with their images serving to inspire the faithful to live virtuously in accordance with their examples.The Role of the IconographerThe iconographer is a vessel through whom the sacred nature of icons is brought into visual form, requiring both artistic skill and deep spirituality. This role necessitates a balance of discipline and creativity to produce icons that are more than art; they are a holy reflection of Orthodox beliefs.Spiritual Life and Discipline of IconographersThe spiritual life of an iconographer is paramount; it is said that the practice of creating an icon is a form of prayer and fasting. Iconographers often follow a strict spiritual regimen, immersing themselves in the Philokalia and other ecclesiastical texts to maintain the sanctity of their craft. Their work is a reflection of their inner holiness, with each brushstroke intended as an act of worship and a testament to their faith. The discipline required to become a skilled iconographer is intense and is often said to mirror the spiritual discipline required in one’s personal life to attain a state of holiness and connection with the divine.Notable Iconographers in HistoryThroughout history, significant iconographers have been credited with shaping the tradition. St. Luke is often honoured as the first iconographer, having created the earliest depictions of the Virgin Mary and Christ. His icons set a precedent for the style and spirit of subsequent works. Iconographers aim to emulate his spiritual connection with their subjects. Centuries of iconographers have strived to uphold the profound religious significance encapsulated by those early creations, treating their role not merely as artists but as custodians of a divine narrative.The role of an iconographer is thus one of immense spiritual responsibility. They are tasked with creating more than just images; their work serves as a window to the sacred, a tool for veneration, and a silent yet profound narrative of the Orthodox faith.Iconostasis and Church ArchitectureThe iconic partition known as the iconostasis holds profound significance in Eastern Orthodox church architecture, marking the sacred division between the nave and the altar. It has evolved to reflect theological concepts and societal changes.Function and Evolution of IconostasisThe iconostasis is a

His distinctive knit cap. He holds the book of the... Saint Anna the Ancestor of God (Fiorenzo) Icon - S642 This touching icon of the holy Ancestor of God Saint Anna is by the hand of American iconographer Mark Fiorenzo. It depicts the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ embracing her daughter. The young Mary holds a flower. This icon can... Saint Ephraim the Syrian (Fiorenzo) Icon - S638 This icon of the great poet and hymnographer Saint Ephraim the Syrian is by the hand of American iconographer Mark Fiorenzo. It shows the holy saint in his monastic clothing and distinctive head covering. He holds a scroll with the beginning of his... Apostle Paul (Fiorenzo) Icon - S653 This icon is painted in the traditional Byzantine style, featuring Saint Paul holding the Gospel that he preached as the Apostle to the nations. The rich blue background makes it a stunning rendition of this holy Apostle.Originally named Saul, Paul was... Saint Joachim the Ancestor of God (Fiorenzo) Icon - S641 This fine icon of the holy Ancestor of God Saint Joachim is by the hand of American iconographer Mark Fiorenzo. It depicts the father of the Virgin Mary and grandfather of Jesus Christ with his hand raised in a gesture of prayer. This icon can be paired... Saint Lucia of Syracuse (Fiorenzo) Icon - S652 Saint Lucia (also known as Lucy) of Syracuse in Sicily, was a martyr under the persecution of Emperor Diocletian. She suffered early

These icons are offered by Legacy Icons with permission from the iconographer, Mark Fiorenzo. Discover our divine collection of Jesus Christ Icons at Legacy Icons, featuring exquisite Orthodox, Byzantine, and Russian styles. Each icon, handcrafted for spiritual depth and beauty, is perfect for personal devotion, church adornment, or as a sacred gift. Explore now to find museum-quality icons that bring the presence of Christ into your life. Christ the Good Shepherd (Fiorenzo) Icon - X178 This exquisite contemporary icon portrays Christ as the Good Shepherd. This traditional image of Christ carrying his rescued sheep is one of the oldest depictions in art. The earliest example of this beautiful image dates from the early 200s and is found... Saint Nektarios of Aegina (Fiorenzo) Icon - S636 This icon by American iconographer Mark Fiorenzo depicts the great 20th century luminary Saint Nektarios in his black monastic habit. He holds the Gospel and raises his hand in a gesture of blessing, proper to his role in the Church as a bishop.Saint... Saint Paisios of Athos (Fiorenzo) Icon - S640 This finely-painted icon of the holy priest-monk Saint Paisios of Mount Athos is by the hand of American iconographer Mark Fiorenzo. It depicts the holy saint in his monastic habit, wearing the Great Schema and his distinctive knit cap. He holds a... Christ, Theotokos, and John the Baptist Deesis Row (Fiorenzo) Icon - F399 This icon of the Deësis type features our Lord Jesus in the middle, enthroned in heaven as King and God.

All Mscape Software products are discontinued.After a few years of neglect (Iconographer was last updated in mid-2003), it's time to come clean and admit that Mscape Software is no more. I've moved on to webbier things. For the sake of posterity, and in case any of this is still useful to anyone, I'm including download links for all products.IconographerIconographer is a Mac OS, Mac OS X and Windows icon editor. It was formerly $15 shareware. If you would like to use it and turn off the registration reminder, you can "register" it with the name "Iconographer is now free" and the registration code "HG066414" (if I can manage to build it again, I will look into removing the registration code entirely).Iconographer X 2.5: Mac OS X releaseIconographer X 2.4 (F): Mac OS X French releaseIconographer X 2.4 (J): Mac OS X Japanese releaseIconographer 2.4: Mac OS 9.x releaseIconographer 2.4 (F): Mac OS 9.x French releaseIconographer 2.4 (J): Mac OS 9.x Japanese releaseKonfabulator WidgetsFor a brief period in 2003 I made Konfabulator (now Yahoo! Widgets) widgets, around Konfabulator 1.0 release when it was a Mac OS X-only product. I haven't tested any of these widgets since then, so I'm not convinced that they will still work with current versions of Yahoo! Widgets.ChainShot 1.0: an implementation of SameGameNetPulse 1.1: network bandwidth utilization monitorRendezWho 1.0: see who is accessing your iTunes shared music via Rendezvous (now Bonjour)Mac OS 9.x SoftwareOld software from 1998-1999. clip2cicn 1.2: converts clipboard images to 'cicn' resourcesclip2icns 1.5.1: converts clipboard images to 'icns' resourcesGlypher 1.0: generates system folder icons based on templates and a base folder imageFebruary 18, 2008