Hodegetria of Pimen (front side) (c.1380) by Orthodox Icons

Hodegetria of Pimen (front side) - Orthodox Icons - c.1380

Artwork Information

TitleHodegetria of Pimen (front side)
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1380
Art MovementLate Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Hodegetria of Pimen (front side)

The artwork “Hodegetria of Pimen (front side)”, created circa 1380 by Orthodox Icons, belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance art movement, specifically within the period of circa 1261–1453. Categorized under the genre of icon, it is part of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God series. This revered piece currently resides in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia.

The artwork depicts a classical Byzantine representation of the Virgin Mary, holding the Christ Child. The figures are central, portrayed against a minimally detailed background which focuses the viewer’s attention on their expressions and interaction. The Virgin Mary is shown pointing to the Christ Child, embodying the Hodegetria (She who shows the Way) type, common in Orthodox iconography. Both figures have solemn and dignified expressions, evocative of the spiritual weight and grace inherent in Byzantine religious art. The gold halo surrounding the heads of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child further accentuates their holy status. The condition of the artwork, with its worn and faded areas, speaks to its historical journey and the passage of time, adding a layer of depth and reverence to its appreciation.

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