The Sinai triptych with the Holy Mandylion is an excellent example of the classicizing style of the 10th century.
The fresco of the Deposition in Nerezi (1164) is an excellent example of Byzantine art during the Komnenian period.
Title: The Dormition of the Virgin Artist: Doménikos Theotokópoulos Type: Portable icon Date: Before 1567 Dimensions: 61.4 x 45 cm Materials: Egg tempera and gold on wood Location: Metropolitan Church of the Dormition of the Virgin, Ermoupoli, Syros
The Dormition of the Virgin by Theotokópoulos (El Greco) is one of the most important early works of the artist during his Cretan period. The work was created before his departure for Venice in 1567 and reflects his excellent training in the Cretan painting tradition. The [...]
Title: Our Lady of the Sign
Artist: Unknown Iconographer of the Novgorod School
Type: Portable Icon of Byzantine Style
Date: circa 1600 AD
Dimensions: 53 x 41 cm
Materials: Egg tempera and gold leaf on wooden panel
Location: Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton, Massachusetts
Our Lady of the Sign is one of the most significant depictions of the Theotokos in the Orthodox iconographic tradition. It is an exceptional icon of the Novgorod School, dating around 1600 AD. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary in a posture of supplication [...]
Title: Christ Pantocrator Artist: Unknown Byzantine Artist Type: Religious Icon, Encaustic Technique Date: 540-560 AD Dimensions: 84 x 45.5 cm Materials: Encaustic on wooden panel Location: Monastery of Saint Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt The Sinai Pantocrator is one of the most important and oldest surviving examples of Byzantine iconography worldwide. The icon, crafted with the extremely demanding encaustic technique, is a masterpiece of early Byzantine art from the 6th century. Its uniqueness lies in its exceptional preservation and high artistic […]
Title: Saint Gerasimos with the Lion Artist: Unknown Type: Fresco Date: Early 15th century Dimensions: Unknown Materials: Fresco on plaster Location: Holy Monastery of Valsamonero, Church of Panagia Odigitria, Crete The fresco of Saint Gerasimos with the lion is one of the most impressive examples of the Cretan School from the early 15th century. The work is located in the Holy Monastery of Valsamonero, in the Church of Panagia Odigitria in Crete. The mural depicts Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan (†475 AD), whose memory [...]
Title: Saints Alexios, John the Hut-Dweller, an unidentified saint, and John of Damascus Artist: Unknown Type: Fresco Date: Early 15th century Dimensions: Unknown Materials: Fresco on plaster Location: Holy Monastery of Valsamonero, Church of Panagia Odigitria, Crete
The exceptionally crafted fresco of Saint John of Damascus is one of the most significant examples of Cretan iconographic art from the early 15th century. The work is located in the Church of Panagia Odigitria of the Valsamonero Monastery, a monastic complex that flourished during the period of Venetian rule [...]
Title: The Riace Bronze Warriors
Artist: Unknown
Type: Bronze statues
Date: 460-450 BC
Dimensions: Larger than life (approximately 2 meters)
Materials: Bronze with copper inlays on the lips and nipples, silver on the teeth of Warrior A
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria, Italy
The Riace Bronze Warriors are two of the most important examples of ancient Greek bronze sculpture that have survived to this day. They were accidentally discovered in 1972 by a diver on the seabed near Riace in Calabria, [...]
Memory: June 11 Saint Gabriel the Athonite is one of the most significant figures of Athonite monasticism in the 10th century, inextricably linked with the miraculous event of the delivery of the hymn "Axion Estin." He practiced asceticism in Karyes of Mount Athos, at the Cell of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the area of Kapsala, which today belongs to the Monastery of Pantokrator. His spiritual journey is characterized by deep humility and dedication to the ascetic life under the guidance of his Elder. In the year 980 AD, he was deemed worthy of a [...]
Memory: May 13th Saint John the Iberian is one of the most significant figures of Athonite monasticism in the 10th century. Born into a prominent family of Iberia, John Varasvatzes, as he was known in the world, distinguished himself as a curopalates and advisor to the ruler of Iberia, David. His decision to abandon worldly life and embrace monasticism marked the beginning of a new era for Mount Athos. In 965, he arrived at Athos, where he became closely associated with Saint Athanasius the Athonite, founder of the Great […]
Title: The Dormition of the Theotokos Artist: Unknown Iconographer of the Novgorod School Type: Russian Orthodox Icon Date: circa 1650 Dimensions: Unknown Materials: Egg tempera and gold leaf on wooden panel Location: Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton, Massachusetts, USA
The Icon of the Dormition in Clinton is an exceptional example of 17th-century Russian iconographic art, originating from the renowned Novgorod School. The work depicts the Dormition of the Theotokos, one of the most significant events in the liturgical cycle of the Orthodox Church. The [...]
Title: Fresco of Saint Cyprian
Artist: Unknown
Type: Fresco
Date: Early 15th century
Dimensions: Unknown
Materials: Fresco on plaster
Location: Holy Monastery of Valsamonero, Church of Panagia Odigitria, Crete
The fresco of Saint Cyprian is an excellent example of late Byzantine art from the early 15th century, adorning the walls of the Holy Monastery of Valsamonero in Crete. The work captures with unique mastery the artistic tradition of the Cretan School, combining Byzantine and Western elements. The mural is part of the broader iconographic program of [...]
