The. painting was inspired by the Christian legend from 717 when the calif ordered punishment of St. John of Damascus. His right hand was cut off since he continued to write in defense of the icons. He prayed to Mother of God in front of her icon and when he woke up his severed hand was attached and healed according to the story. He then painted the third silver hand in the corner of the icon. The content of the painting affirms the  strength of fate and the belief. 

I used Raphael Oil Colors and traditional medium on archival canvas. The painting will be varnished before delivery to the collector. for availability of this and other oil paintings go to www.danpetrovart.com for safe and secured checkout and free delivery for continental USA.