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: 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: Mural of Saint Cosmas the Poet Artist: Unknown Type: Mural Date: Late 14th century Dimensions: Unknown Materials: Fresco Location: Holy Monastery of Valsamonero, Crete
In the holy church of Panagia Odigitria of the Valsamonero Monastery in Crete, the iconic mural of Saint Cosmas the Poet stands out, an exceptional example of late Byzantine art from the last decades of the 14th century. The figure of Saint Cosmas the Poet is depicted with particular mastery, highlighting his spiritual character and his hymnographic quality. The mural constitutes [...]
The Panagia Angeloktisti mosaic represents one of the finest surviving examples of early Byzantine art from the 6th-7th century AD....