The artwork, titled “Saints Anastasia (Sunday) and Paraskeva (Friday)”, was created by Orthodox Icons circa 1450. This piece belongs to the genre of iconography and is part of the “Saints” series.
This intricate artwork portrays two revered saints, Saint Anastasia and Saint Paraskeva, often associated with the days of Sunday and Friday, respectively. The saints are depicted standing side by side, each adorned in traditional religious garb. Saint Anastasia, on the left, is shown holding a cross, symbolizing her martyrdom, while Saint Paraskeva, on the right, holds a vessel, symbolizing her role as a healer. The background of the artwork has a golden hue, accentuating the haloed sanctity of the two figures, in keeping with the stylistic traditions of 15th-century Orthodox iconography.