The artwork under consideration is titled “Simeon Stylites,” created by “Orthodox Icons” in the year 1465. It belongs to the genre of iconography and is a part of the series known as “Saints.”
The artwork depicts Simeon Stylites, a notable Christian ascetic saint, in a traditional iconographic style. The composition centers around Simeon, who is shown standing atop a tall, column-like structure, an allusion to the pillar on which he spent many years in solitude and prayer. His figure is enrobed in dark, flowing ecclesiastical garments, with a halo signifying sanctity surrounding his head. Below the pillar, there are smaller architectural elements rendered in a simplified and stylized manner typical of Byzantine iconography. The background features a muted, gold-toned color prevalent in religious icons of the period, symbolizing divine light. The wear and crackling on the surface are indicative of its considerable age, adding to the piece’s historical and spiritual gravity.
