The art of Crete, particularly during the 16th century, constitutes a field of perpetual, almost agonising, osmosis; a place where...
The Harrowing of Hell, an icon attributed to the great Russian master Dionysius and his workshop circa 1502, is perhaps...
The Anastasis. Christ’s triumphant descent into Hades. An extraordinary fresco—Anastasis, or Resurrection—has a profound power, a theological and artistic statement...
The fresco of the Virgin Mary of Nikopoiou (7th century) in the northern apse of the church of Drosiani, Naxos.
The fresco of Saint Arethas at the Monastery of Hosios Loukas (11th century), a masterpiece of Byzantine art.
The fresco of the Deposition in Nerezi (1164) is an excellent example of Byzantine art during the Komnenian period.
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: 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: Christ Pantocrator Artist: Unknown Master of the Moscow School Type: Orthodox Icon Date: Early 18th century Materials: Egg tempera and gold leaf on wooden panel Location: Moscow, Russia
The Pantocrator of Moscow is an exceptional example of Russian iconographic art from the early 18th century. The icon, crafted by an unknown artist of the Moscow School, depicts the face of Christ with intense spirituality and technical perfection. The composition is characterized by the classic depiction of the Pantocrator, where the [...]
Title: The Iconic Crucifixion at Sinai Monastery: A Masterpiece Artist Name: Unknown Master Genre: Religious Icon Date: 8th century CE...
