The artwork titled “Vysotsky chin. Saint Paul,” created by Orthodox Icons between 1387 and 1395, is a prominent piece belonging to the Late Byzantine/Palaeologan Renaissance art movement, which spans from approximately 1261 to 1453. This icon, part of the “Saints” series, is housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork depicts Saint Paul in the traditional iconographic style of the Byzantine era. He is portrayed with a solemn demeanor, holding a book which signifies his epistolary contributions to the New Testament. The saint’s expressive face and elongated figure are characteristic of the spiritual emphasis found in Byzantine icons. The background is rendered in a gold hue, symbolizing the divine light and heavenly realm. The icon is framed by a simple border, focusing attention on the sacred figure. The artwork encompasses both reverence and stylistic elegance typical of the Palaeologan Renaissance.