The artwork, titled “Trifacial Six-armed Trinity,” was created by the artist associated with Orthodox Icons around the year 1750. This icon belongs to the genre of religious iconography and is part of the “Holy Trinity” series. It is housed in the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos in Greece.
The artwork features a distinctive depiction of the Holy Trinity with one head bearing three faces and a torso adorned with six arms. The central figure’s three faces symbolize the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit unified in one entity. Each face is surrounded by a halo inscribed with Greek letters, characteristic of traditional Orthodox iconography. The figure is dressed in intricately detailed religious robes, and the six arms are raised in various gestures of blessing. The background is adorned with curvilinear patterns and inscriptions, contributing to the sacred and symbolic nature of the piece. The use of rich colors and gold accents highlights the divine representation and the reverence accorded to the depiction of the Holy Trinity in Orthodox tradition.
