Novgorod school of icon painting

The Angel with Golden Hair (Archangel Gabriel) (c.1200) by Orthodox Icons

“The Angel with Golden Hair (Archangel Gabriel)” is a revered artwork crafted by the Byzantine artist collective known as “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1200. This icon, painted using tempera on wood, belongs to the Middle Byzantine period (circa 850–1204) and is influenced by the Novgorod school of icon painting. The dimensions of the artwork …

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Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’) (c.1450) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’)” is attributed to the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” and dates back to approximately 1450. It belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting and can be classified within the genre of iconography. The artwork measures 165 by …

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Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’) (c.1400 – c.1450) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork, “Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’)” created by Orthodox Icons, dates from approximately 1400 to 1450. This tempera on wood composition, belonging to the Novgorod school of icon painting, measures 133 x 90 cm and is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia. In …

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Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’) (c.1500 – c.1600) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork under discussion is “Battle Between Novgorod and Suzdal in 1170 (Miracle of the icon ‘Theotokos the Sign’)” created by an anonymous artist from the Orthodox Icons genre between c.1500 and c.1600. This piece, rendered using tempera on wood, belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting. It measures 87.8 cm in height and …

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Boris and Gleb (c.1300 – c.1325) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Boris and Gleb,” created by an unknown artist associated with the “Orthodox Icons,” dates from circa 1300 to circa 1325. Executed using tempera on wood, this icon belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting and falls within the genre of religious iconography, specifically depicting saints. Measuring 154 by 104 centimeters, the …

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Icon of Sts. Peter and Paul from Belozersk (c.1200 – c.1230) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork, titled “Icon of Sts. Peter and Paul from Belozersk,” was created by the Orthodox Icons between circa 1200 and circa 1230. Executed in tempera on wood, this piece is representative of the Novgorod school of icon painting. Measuring 139 x 90 cm, it belongs to the genre of icon and is part of …

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John Climacus, George and Blasius (c.1250 – c.1300) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “John Climacus, George and Blasius” is a tempera painting created by “Orthodox Icons” between circa 1250 and circa 1300. It belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting and measures 108.7 x 67.5 cm. This artwork represents the genre of icons and is part of the “Saints” series. It is currently housed …

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The Cloud Dormition (c.1200 – c.1225) by Orthodox Icons

“The Cloud Dormition,” created by Orthodox Icons between c.1200 and c.1225, is a tempera-on-wood artwork from the Novgorod school of icon painting. This iconographic piece, measuring 155 by 128 cm, is part of the series “Holidays and Events of Sacred History” and belongs to the genre of religious icons. The artwork captures a revered scene …

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Saint George (front side) (c.875 – c.1125) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Saint George (front side)” is attributed to the artist Orthodox Icons and dates from approximately 875 to 1125. Created using tempera on wood, the piece is a significant example of the Novgorod and Kyiv schools of icon painting. Measuring 174 by 122 centimeters, this iconographic work belongs to the genre of religious …

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The Ascent of Prophet Elijah (c.1275 – c.1300) by Orthodox Icons

“The Ascent of Prophet Elijah” by Orthodox Icons, created circa 1275 to circa 1300, is a tempera painting on wood, representative of the Novgorod school of icon painting. Measuring 45 by 55 cm, this iconography falls within the genre of religious icons, specifically under the “Saints” series. The artwork depicts the Prophet Elijah being elevated …

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The Holy Forefathers Joachim and Anna (c.1125 – c.1175) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “The Holy Forefathers Joachim and Anna” was created by an anonymous artist known as “Orthodox Icons” between approximately 1125 and 1175. It was crafted using tempera on wood and belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting. This piece is classified under the genre of “icon” and is part of a series …

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Christ Acheiropoietos (made Without Hands) (c.1150 – c.1200) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Christ Acheiropoietos (made Without Hands)” is attributed to the Orthodox Icons and dates approximately from the years 1150 to 1200. Executed in tempera on wood, this piece is a significant example of the Novgorod school of icon painting, a prominent art movement of the time. The genre of the artwork is icon, …

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The Icon of Saint Juliana (back side of ‘Our Lady of the Sign from Zverin Monastery’) (c.1200 – c.1250) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork, “The Icon of Saint Juliana (back side of ‘Our Lady of the Sign from Zverin Monastery’)”, attributed to Orthodox Icons, dates back to approximately 1200 – 1250. It is a product of the Novgorod school of icon painting and measures 73.4 x 64 cm. The icon belongs to the religious genre and is …

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Christ the Ancient of Days (detail Annunciation of Ustyug) (c.1120 – c.1140) by Orthodox Icons

“Christ the Ancient of Days (detail Annunciation of Ustyug),” created by Orthodox Icons around c.1120 – c.1140, is a notable piece from the Novgorod school of icon painting. This tempera on wood artwork belongs to the icon genre and is part of the “Christ the Savior” series. Currently, it resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in …

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Miracle of the Archangel Michael of Flor and Laurus (c.1525) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Miracle of the Archangel Michael of Flor and Laurus,” created around the year 1525 by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons,” stands as a notable piece within the Novgorod school of icon painting. Measuring 66.7 by 51.5 centimeters, this icon belonging to the “Angels and Ethereal Powers” series exemplifies the genre’s devotional …

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Theotokos of Tenderness of Staraya Russa (c.1200 – c.1225) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Theotokos of Tenderness of Staraya Russa,” created by an unknown artist known under the collective attribution “Orthodox Icons,” dates from approximately 1200 to 1225. The piece belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement, specifically within the Novgorod school of icon painting. This icon, part of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God series, …

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Theotokos of the Sign (early Copy of the Novgorod Theotokos of the Sign) (c.1200) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Theotokos of the Sign (early Copy of the Novgorod Theotokos of the Sign)” was created by an unknown artist associated with the Orthodox Icons around the year 1200. This piece belongs to the Novgorod school of icon painting and falls under the genre of iconography. It is part of the series dedicated …

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Glorification of the Cross (back side of ‘Christ Acheiropoietos’) (c.1150 – c.1200) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork, titled “Glorification of the Cross (back side of ‘Christ Acheiropoietos’)” by the Orthodox Icons, was created circa 1150 to 1200. Executed in tempera on wood, this piece is part of the Novgorod school of icon painting and belongs to the genre of iconography. It forms a part of the “Passion of Jesus” series …

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Our Lady of the Sign from Zverin Monastery (front side) (c.1200 – c.1250) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Our Lady of the Sign from Zverin Monastery (front side)” was created by the artist known as Orthodox Icons between circa 1200 and circa 1250. Executed in the medium of tempera on wood, this piece is a notable example of the Novgorod school of icon painting. The artwork measures 73.4 by 64 …

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Annunciation of Ustyug (c.1120 – c.1140) by Orthodox Icons

The artwork titled “Annunciation of Ustyug” was created by Orthodox Icons between circa 1120 and circa 1140. Executed in tempera on wood, this piece is a notable example of the Novgorod school of icon painting, exemplifying the religious art tradition. Measuring 238 centimeters by 168 centimeters, it falls under the genre of icon and forms …

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