The artwork titled “Miracle of the Archangel Michael of Flor and Laurus,” created around the year 1525 by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons,” stands as a notable piece within the Novgorod school of icon painting. Measuring 66.7 by 51.5 centimeters, this icon belonging to the “Angels and Ethereal Powers” series exemplifies the genre’s devotional and instructional purposes.
The artwork illustrates a miraculous event involving the Archangel Michael flanked by two other angelic figures situated above a group of horses and riders. The scene depicts the central archangel adorned in striking red and green robes with outstretched wings, symbolizing divine intervention and protection. The background is rendered in a golden hue typical of icon paintings, which emphasizes the heavenly context of the scene. Below, a group of horses, some mounted, are depicted in dynamic motion, highlighting the miraculous nature of the intervention shown. The overall composition, use of color, and vivid imagery are characteristic hallmarks of the Novgorod school, reflecting its distinctive style and theological emphasis.