Prophet Elijah (c.1400 – c.1500) by Orthodox Icons

Prophet Elijah - Orthodox Icons - c.1400 - c.1500

Artwork Information

TitleProphet Elijah
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1400 - c.1500
Art MovementLate Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)

About Prophet Elijah

The artwork, titled “Prophet Elijah,” was created by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” between circa 1400 and circa 1500. This piece belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance art movement, which spanned from approximately 1261 to 1453. Classified under the genre of iconography, the artwork is a part of the “Saints” series.

The artwork depicts the Prophet Elijah, traditionally recognized as a significant religious figure in Christian iconography. He is portrayed standing with a serene demeanor, holding a scroll with inscriptions. The background is primarily gold, embodying the divine and sacred nature of the figure. Elijah is adorned with a reddish-brown cloak, detailed with intricate lines and shading, signifying his illustrious status. The piece exhibits the elegance and spiritual depth characteristic of the Late Byzantine artistic tradition.

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