The artwork, titled “Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia,” was created by an unknown artist from the Orthodox Icons, dated approximately between 1700 and 1800. It belongs to the Galicia-Volyn school art movement and is categorized under the genre of icons. This piece is part of a series depicting saints.
The artwork depicts four figures, with Sophia positioned centrally, exuding a sense of reverence and maternal protection over three young female saints, each symbolizing Faith, Hope, and Love. Sophia is portrayed with a halo, signifying her sanctity, and she gestures protectively over her daughters. The figures are adorned in richly detailed garments, emphasizing their holy significance. Sophia holds a scroll, a typical symbol in iconography, representing wisdom and divine communication. The background features an intricate gold pattern that underscores the divine and sacred nature of the composition. The stylistic elements and detailed iconography are characteristic of the Galicia-Volyn school’s influence, reflecting Eastern Orthodox religious art traditions.