Hodegetria (c.1200 – c.1300) by Orthodox Icons

Hodegetria - Orthodox Icons - c.1200 - c.1300

Artwork Information

TitleHodegetria
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1200 - c.1300
Art MovementLatin Empire of Constantinople (1204-1261)
Current LocationByzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece

About Hodegetria

The artwork titled “Hodegetria” was created by the artist known as Orthodox Icons during the period c.1200 – c.1300. It belongs to the Latin Empire of Constantinople art movement that occurred between 1204 and 1261. The genre of this artwork is an icon, and it is part of the series “Virgin Mary, Mother of God.” Presently, the artwork is housed in the Byzantine and Christian Museum located in Athens, Greece.

The artwork depicts a venerated icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, a significant representation in Orthodox iconography. The Madonna is shown with a slightly tilted head, her solemn expression reflecting her role as the mother of God. The Christ Child is clothed in regal attire, indicative of his divine nature. Both figures are rendered with the delicate, elongated features characteristic of Byzantine art. The background radiates a golden hue, signifying heavenly light, though the surface has notable wear and tear, with visible scratches and flaking revealing the artwork’s antiquity. This iconic image not only reflects the religious devotion of its period but also the stylistic nuances of Byzantine art.

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