The artwork titled “Saint Alipiy the Iconographer,” created by Viktor Vasnetsov between 1885 and 1893, belongs to the art movement of Romanticism and falls under the genre of religious painting.
This work portrays Saint Alipiy, a revered iconographer, depicted standing with a solemn expression. He is garbed in traditional monastic attire, holding an icon of the Virgin Mary and Child, emblematic of his sacred vocation. Behind him, an angelic figure hovers, surrounded by ethereal light, symbolizing divine inspiration. The scene is framed by a modest architectural setting, featuring religious texts and objects indicative of a pious environment. The overall composition reflects the artist’s meticulous attention to detail and his emphasis on spiritual reverence, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
