A Visual Exploration of the Philanthropinons Monastery Arch and Its Symbols.
The Miniature of the Entries in the Calendar of Basil II as Light.
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 […]
The Virgin of Vladimir icon’s intimate portrayal of mother and child created a new standard for Orthodox iconography Title: Our...
