Orthodox Icon of Noah’s Ark with Unicorns | 17th Century Theodore Poulakis | Handmade Wooden Christian Icon

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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Each icon in our workshop is made to last a lifetime and beyond. The image is printed with rich, fade-resistant pigment inks on a premium solid-core wood panel — then hand-finished with a natural beeswax coating that deepens the colors, protects the surface, and gives each piece the warm, reverent quality of a traditionally crafted sacred object. A metal hanging hook is included on the back, so your icon is ready to display the moment it arrives.

• Crafted on a premium wood panel — 1.6 cm (0.6") thick, sturdy yet lightweight
• Fade-resistant pigment print — rich, true-to-life colors that last for generations
• Natural beeswax finish — hand-applied for depth, protection, and a traditional feel
• Ready to hang — metal hook pre-attached on the reverse
• Hand-finished by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal

📏 Available Sizes

• Small – 12 x 15 cm (5” x 6”)
• Medium – 23 x 30 cm (9” x 12”)
• Large – 30 x 39 cm (12” x 15”)

🎁 Perfect For

• Meaningful Orthodox Christian gifts
• Housewarming and family blessings
• Prayer corners and devotional spaces
• Baptisms, name days, weddings, and feast days

🌍 Worldwide Delivery

Securely packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal with tracking.

✨ Crafted with Tradition

Each icon is carefully made by Orthodox Christian artisans in Portugal — created to become a lasting blessing for your home or a treasured gift for someone you love.