The artwork entitled “Transfiguration,” attributed to the Orthodox Icons, dates roughly between c.1200 and c.1230 and belongs to the Latin Empire of Constantinople art movement (1204-1261). Classified within the genre of iconography, this piece is part of the Holy Trinity series and is currently housed in the Louvre museum in Paris, France.
The artwork portrays a central figure transfigured in radiant light, surrounded by a mandorla. Flanking the central figure, two other figures appear, possibly prophets, each depicted with divine halos. Below them, three disciples are seen in varying states of astonishment and reverence, illustrating their reactions to the divine revelation. The intricate mosaic work, notable for its use of vivid coloration and detailed patterns, enhances the spiritual and otherworldly atmosphere of the transfiguration event. The background and border feature intricate geometric designs, common in Byzantine art, emphasizing the sacred nature of the scene presented.
