The artwork “Saint Luce,” created by the artist known as “Orthodox Icons” around the year 1390, belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance period, which spans from approximately 1261 to 1453. This iconographic piece is part of the “Saints” series and is currently housed in Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos, Greece.
The artwork represents a meticulously detailed iconographic painting, typical of the Byzantine tradition. It features Saint Luce, depicted with a solemn and contemplative expression, holding a book, symbolizing the saint’s wisdom and scholarship. The figure is adorned in traditional attire, with rich colors and intricate patterns highlighted by the gold background, which imbues the image with a sense of divine illumination. The use of fine lines and delicate brushstrokes reflects the sophisticated artistic techniques of the Palaeologan Renaissance era, emphasizing both spiritual reverence and artistic delicacy.