The artwork titled “Back side of a double sided icon depicting two military saints” was created by an unknown artist affiliated with Orthodox Icons, dating from approximately 1200 to 1300. This piece belongs to the Latin Empire of Constantinople era (1204-1261) and falls under the genre of icons. It is part of the Saints series and is currently housed at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens, Greece.
The artwork exhibits a weathered and aged aesthetic, characteristic of medieval iconography. Two depicted figures are front-faced, minimally detailed due to the passage of time, but their solemn expressions suggest reverence. The figures’ attire implies military status, evident from the faint outlines of armor. The background lacks intricate detailing, dominated by dark, somber tones, further accentuating the simplicity and spiritual focus typical of icon art from this period.