The artwork, titled “Saint George Diasoritos,” was created by the artist or group known as “Orthodox Icons” circa 1450. It belongs to the art movement of Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance, which spanned the period from approximately 1261 to 1453. This piece is of the genre ‘icon’ and is part of a series dedicated to saints.
In this artwork, Saint George is depicted with a halo, signifying his sainthood, and is adorned with a rich red and gold robe, indicative of his noble status and the divine light surrounding saints in Byzantine iconography. The background of the icon is gold, a common feature in Byzantine art to represent the heavenly realm. The icon shows signs of aging and wear, with some portions of the paint having chipped away, giving it an authentic historical appearance. The detailed features and the symbolic use of colors and objects within the icon are characteristic of the Palaeologan Renaissance style, capturing the spiritual essence of Saint George.