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.