Icon of All Saints (c.1750) by Orthodox Icons

Icon of All Saints - Orthodox Icons - c.1750

Artwork Information

TitleIcon of All Saints
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1750
Dimensions98 x 44 cm
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Icon of All Saints

The artwork, titled “Icon of All Saints,” was created by “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1750. Measuring 98 by 44 centimeters, this piece belongs to the genre of iconography and is part of the “Saints” series. It is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.

The artwork presents a hieratic and intricate composition, depicting an assembly of saints, set against a bright, celestial backdrop. The saints are arranged in several tiers, each encapsulated within stylized clouds, signifying their heavenly realm. At the center, a prominent depiction of Christ is flanked by various saints and angels, showcasing key scenes from Christian sanctity. The use of gold highlights and vibrant colors, particularly reds and blues, accentuates the divine and venerable nature of the figures represented. The structural organization and symbology employed in the artwork pay homage to traditional Orthodox iconography, reflecting the theological and artistic norms of the period.

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