Discover the rare fresco of the Angel of the Second Coming in the Metropolis of Mystras.
The Archangel and Saint George are the central theme of an exceptional 17th-century Byzantine diptych kept at the Holy Monastery of Saint Paul on Mount Athos. The work, crafted with egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, represents the pinnacle of Byzantine iconographic art. The vertical composition is divided into two distinct levels: the upper section is dominated by the figure of the Archangel with imposing wings, while the lower part depicts Saint George in military attire. The technique combines traditional Byzantine [...]
The mural "Christ Praising the Widow's Mite" at the Monastery of Chilandar is an exceptional example of Palaiologan art.
Mural where Christ rebukes the wind and the sea at the Monastery of Philanthropenon (16th century).
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 [...]
Early Christian Art was born out of the fusion of pagan and Christian symbols and themes. The Emperor Constantine played...
The Enthroned Virgin Mary "Lady of the Angels" of Corfu is an exceptional example of post-Byzantine art from the early 16th century.
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: Saint Stephen the Protomartyr 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 Stephen is an exceptional example of Byzantine iconography from the early 15th century, adorning the walls of the historic Monastery of Valsamonero in Crete. The work depicts Saint Stephen, the first martyr of the Christian faith, in a monumental and imposing stance. The style of the fresco reflects the artistic [...]
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 [...]
The serene and wise face of Christ Enthroned, painted by the Full Moon.
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 [...]
