The artwork, “Saint George,” created by Orthodox Icons around the year 1350, belongs to the Late Byzantine or Palaeologan Renaissance art movement, which spanned from approximately 1261 to 1453. This iconographic piece is part of the “Saints” series and is currently housed at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens, Greece.
This piece portrays Saint George, depicted in traditional Byzantine iconographic style, characterized by its vivid colors and detailed representation. The saint is rendered with a halo, symbolizing sanctity, and is adorned in elaborate armor, which is meticulously designed to convey both the spiritual and martial attributes of the figure. The saint holds a long spear in his right hand, indicative of his role as a warrior saint, and a decorated shield in his left, further emphasizing his readiness for battle. The background features a gold-leaf finish, typical of icons, which imbues the artwork with a divine luminosity. The overall composition is strictly frontal and hieratic, demonstrating the Late Byzantine aesthetic emphasis on spiritual representation over naturalistic portrayal.
