Hagiosoritissa (c.1100 – c.1200) by Orthodox Icons

Hagiosoritissa - Orthodox Icons - c.1100 - c.1200

Artwork Information

TitleHagiosoritissa
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1100 - c.1200
Art MovementMiddle Byzantine (c. 850–1204),Komnenian style (1081-1185)
Current LocationSaint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt

About Hagiosoritissa

The artwork “Hagiosoritissa,” attributed to “Orthodox Icons,” originates from the period c.1100 – c.1200 and belongs to the Middle Byzantine art movement, specifically the Komnenian style (1081-1185). This iconic piece falls under the genre of iconography, depicting the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. The artwork is currently housed in Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt.

In the artwork, the Virgin Mary is portrayed in a style characteristic of Byzantine iconography, with a solemn and dignified expression. She is adorned in a dark, intricately depicted mantle with gold embellishments, which stands out against the radiant golden background that typifies Byzantine art. Her right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing or prayer, while her left hand is positioned delicately against her chest. The overall composition exudes a sense of reverence and spiritual significance, with the meticulous detail and stylization emphasizing her holy status. The halos and Greek inscriptions further reinforce her divine and sacred nature.

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