The artwork, titled “Chumak travel icon,” is a religious painting from the series “Christ the Savior,” created by Orthodox Icons around circa 1850. This piece is a significant representation of religious art from the given period, crafted with careful attention to traditional iconographic styles.
This artwork comprises of two distinct panels set against a yellow background. Both panels feature religious figures, with the right panel depicting an image of Christ with a halo, adorned in traditional liturgical robes and gesturing a blessing with His right hand, while holding a symbolic object in His left hand. The left panel, which appears to have endured some wear, seems to depict another holy figure within a heart-shaped frame, marked by bold outlines and softly colored garments. The artwork’s elaborate and devotional nature indicates its likely purpose as an object of personal piety and spiritual journey.
