The artwork titled “Cherub (Tetramorph)”, created by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons”, dates approximately from c.1160 to c.1170. Crafted in enamel, it belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement, which spanned from around 850 to 1204. This piece is a representation of the icon genre and is part of the “Angels and Ethereal Powers” series. Currently, it is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a cherub, a celestial being, rendered in the Byzantine style characterized by vivid colors and intricate details. The cherub is portrayed with multiple wings and a dignified expression, consistent with traditional Byzantine iconography. The presence of vibrant blues, greens, and golds highlights the spiritual and ethereal nature of the subject, while the stylized form emphasizes the transcendent and otherworldly qualities revered in Byzantine religious art.