Vysotsky chin. Saint John The Baptist (1387 – 1395) by Orthodox Icons

Vysotsky chin.  Saint John The Baptist - Orthodox Icons - 1387 - 1395

Artwork Information

TitleVysotsky chin. Saint John The Baptist
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Date1387 - 1395
Art MovementLate Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance (c. 1261–1453)
Current LocationRussian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Vysotsky chin. Saint John The Baptist

The artwork titled “Vysotsky Chin. Saint John The Baptist,” crafted by the artist known as Orthodox Icons between the years 1387 and 1395, belongs to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance art movement (circa 1261–1453). This piece, classified as an icon and part of the “Saints” series, is housed in the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

In the artwork, Saint John The Baptist is depicted with an austere expression, framed by a delicate, worn backdrop typical of the period’s stylistic tendencies. The saint is portrayed adorned in simple, traditional garments, with hues of green and blue, with his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing or explanation, and his features rendered with the solemn and elongated lineation characteristic of Byzantine iconography. The background, once vibrant, now bears the marks of time, lending an additional historical weight to the piece. The preservation of this icon reflects the reverence and enduring significance of hagiographical representations in Orthodox Christian tradition, marking it as a valuable relic of spiritual and artistic heritage.

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