The tumultuous life of Saint Athanasius III and his role in Russia.
The Birth of the Virgin in 16th Century Byzantine Iconography
The Dormition of the Theotokos in the Panagia Mavriotissa of Kastoria (13th century). Analysis of the Byzantine fresco.
Discover the fresco of Saint Vincent at the Monastery of Hosios Loukas, a masterpiece of the 11th century.
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: Christ Pantocrator Artist Name: Angelos Akotantos Genre: Byzantine Icon Date: 15th century A.D. Dimensions: 89 x 57 cm Materials: Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood Location: State Museum of Fine Arts Pushkin, Moscow
The Pantocrator by Akotantos is one of the most significant examples of the Cretan School of iconography from the 15th century. The icon, crafted with exceptional mastery and theological precision, captures the form of Christ Pantocrator in a composition that combines spiritual strength with divine tranquility. The [...]
Art from the Ionian Islands provides a fascinating look at the mingling of Eastern and Western artistic lineages, a visual...
