The artwork, titled “Saint George,” is a creation attributed to the collective known as “Orthodox Icons,” dating back to around 1450. It belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (circa 1261–1453) art movement and falls under the genre of iconography. This piece is part of a series depicting saints.
The artwork portrays Saint George in a traditional iconographic style. The central figure, Saint George, is depicted mounted on a white horse, clad in armor and a vibrant red cape, a common element that symbolizes his valor. Surrounding the central image are smaller scenes recounting various episodes of Saint George’s life and martyrdom, rendered with meticulous attention to detail. The gold leaf background highlights the sanctity of Saint George, a typical feature in Byzantine iconography. The composition demonstrates the characteristic Byzantine style, with its emphasis on spiritual representation over naturalistic depiction. The use of vivid colors, religious symbolism, and narrative illustration reflects the theological and artistic conventions of the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance period.
