The mural "Christ Praising the Widow's Mite" at the Monastery of Chilandar is an exceptional example of Palaiologan art.
The Enthroned Virgin Mary "Lady of the Angels" of Corfu is an exceptional example of post-Byzantine art from the early 16th century.
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 [...]
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: Fresco of Saint Cyprian
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 Cyprian is an excellent example of late Byzantine art from the early 15th century, adorning the walls of the Holy Monastery of Valsamonero in Crete. The work captures with unique mastery the artistic tradition of the Cretan School, combining Byzantine and Western elements. The mural is part of the broader iconographic program of [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
Art from the Ionian Islands provides a fascinating look at the mingling of Eastern and Western artistic lineages, a visual...
