The artwork, titled “Intercession of the Holy Virgin (Pokrova) with the Portrait of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky,” was created by Orthodox Icons circa 1675 to 1725. It belongs to the Kyiv school of icon painting, a prominent art movement known for its religious iconography. This piece is a part of the “Holidays and Events of Sacred History” series and is categorized as both an icon and a portrait. Currently, it is housed in the National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The artwork illustrates the Holy Virgin in a grand, central position, draped in elaborate robes and a crown, with her arms outstretched in a pose of intercession. To her left stands a bishop, identifiable by his ecclesiastical attire, while to her right kneels a group of figures including Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky, recognized by his regal apparel and position of prominence. The composition is framed with intricate woodwork, featuring floral and organic motifs, embodying the rich decorative tradition of the Kyiv school of icon painting. The scene is imbued with a sense of divine protection and reverence, characteristic of Orthodox religious art from this era.
