The artwork titled “Joshua’s Vision of St Michael” was crafted by an artist known under the collective name “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1210. Executed with tempera on wood, this piece belongs to the Moscow school of icon painting and measures 50 by 35.8 centimeters. As part of the “Angels and Ethereal Powers” series, this icon is presently housed in the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral of Moscow Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts a striking vision of St. Michael, the archangel. The figure of St. Michael is adorned in traditional Eastern Orthodox iconography, highlighted by detailed and elaborate attire. The intricate use of tempera allows for vibrant and enduring colors, particularly noticeable in the reds and golds of the angel’s garments. The background and borders, though showing signs of aging and wear, add to the historic and sacred aura of the piece. The tempera on wood medium provides a textured appearance, enhancing the divine depiction with a sense of depth and spirituality. The overall composition reflects the mystical and transcendental themes customary in the Moscow school of icon painting.