The fresco of the Deposition in Nerezi (1164) is an excellent example of Byzantine art during the Komnenian period.
The fresco of the Virgin Mary of Nikopoiou (7th century) in the northern apse of the church of Drosiani, Naxos.
The influence of the East on ancient oil containers transformed Greek pottery, introducing realistic and symbolic motifs.
The Dormition of the Theotokos in the Panagia Mavriotissa of Kastoria (13th century). Analysis of the Byzantine fresco.
The Rare 7th Century Prayer in Naxos - Unique Iconoclastic Monument
Detail from the solid, dark cypress trees in the painting "Cypress Avenue" by Abbati.
Title: The Entombment of Christ and the Myrrhbearing Women at the Tomb Artist: Unknown Medium: Fresco Date: Third quarter of...
11th Century Icon of Saint Nicholas from Sinai: Byzantine Masterpiece
Art from the Ionian Islands provides a fascinating look at the mingling of Eastern and Western artistic lineages, a visual...
The Supplication of Theophanes Strelitzas, a masterpiece of post-Byzantine art that combines tradition and innovation at the Stavronikita Monastery.
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 [...]
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 [...]
