Wooden icon of Noah's Ark. Holy Prophet Noah
Icon of Noah’s Ark – Theodore Poulakis (17th century)
This extraordinary icon, painted by Theodore Poulakis (1622–1692), represents the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, one of the most profound images of salvation in both the Old and New Testament tradition. The original 17th-century masterpiece is preserved as a testimony to the fusion of Orthodox theology, artistic symbolism, and the rich Christian imagination.
In this icon, Noah’s Ark is shown as the place of refuge prepared by God, where all living creatures were saved from the Flood. Among them, Poulakis included two unicorns — not as literal animals, but as powerful symbols of faith and Christ Himself.
✨ Spiritual Symbolism of the Unicorns:
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Wholeness of Creation – The unicorns represent the completeness of God’s creation, even the most untamed and mythical beings, gathered into the Ark of salvation.
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Christ as the Unicorn – In Christian tradition, the unicorn came to symbolize Christ’s incarnation, who was “tamed” only by the Virgin Mary. Its single horn also symbolizes the oneness of God.
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Church as the Ark – Just as the Ark saved Noah’s family and all creatures from destruction, so the Church, prefigured here, is the Ark of Salvation for all who believe in Christ.
For Orthodox Christians, the story of Noah is not just a tale of the past, but a prophetic image of the New Testament. The Flood represents the coming judgment, the Ark represents the Church, and Noah’s sacrifice foreshadows the perfect Sacrifice of Christ. Through Baptism, every believer, like Noah, enters a new life in God’s Kingdom.
This icon reminds us that God’s mercy embraces the entire universe — calling every soul into the Ark of the Church, into salvation, and into eternal life.
🖼 Product Features
• Printed on durable MDF wood panel
• Mineral pigment inks for long-lasting color
• Sealed with protective beeswax finish
• Ready to hang — includes mounted metal hook
• Handmade by Orthodox Christian artisans
• Lightweight yet solid: board thickness is 1.6 cm (0.6")
📏 Available Sizes
• 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)
🎁 Perfect for
• Orthodox Christian gifts
• Spiritual housewarming gifts
• Prayer corners and devotional altars
• Baptisms, name days, and feast days
🌍 Ships worldwide with secure packaging
Our icons are made by Orthodox craftsmen in Portugal.
We hope it will be a good gift for you and your loved ones.
