The Saviour of Furious Eye (c.1375 – c.1400) by Orthodox Icons

The Saviour of Furious Eye - Orthodox Icons - c.1375 - c.1400

Artwork Information

TitleThe Saviour of Furious Eye
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Datec.1375 - c.1400
Mediumtempera,wood
Dimensions107.2 x 78.3 cm
Art MovementMoscow school of icon painting
Current LocationRussian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About The Saviour of Furious Eye

The artwork titled “The Saviour of Furious Eye” was created by the artist identified as “Orthodox Icons” between approximately 1375 and 1400. This piece is an example of the Moscow school of icon painting, crafted using tempera on wood. The artwork measures 107.2 by 78.3 cm and is part of the “Christ the Savior” series. It is categorized under the genre of icon and is currently housed in the Russian Museum located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The artwork portrays a frontal depiction of Christ’s face with an intense and penetrating gaze, a characteristic feature of Orthodox iconography aimed to evoke deep contemplation and spiritual reflection. The background features muted colors, with a cross partially visible behind the head of Christ, enhancing the sacred and symbolic nature of the piece. The use of tempera on wood gives the artwork a textured and enduring quality, highlighting the religious and historical significance of the Moscow school’s iconographic tradition.

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