Wisdom Hath Builded Her House (1548) by Orthodox Icons

Wisdom Hath Builded Her House - Orthodox Icons - 1548

Artwork Information

TitleWisdom Hath Builded Her House
ArtistOrthodox Icons
Date1548
Mediumtempera,wood
Dimensions146 x 106 cm
Art MovementNovgorod school of icon painting
Current LocationRussian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Wisdom Hath Builded Her House

“Wisdom Hath Builded Her House,” crafted by the artist known as Orthodox Icons in 1548, stands as a quintessential example of the Novgorod school of icon painting. Fashioned with tempera on wood, the artwork spans dimensions of 146 x 106 cm and is part of the “Christ the Savior” series. Currently housed in the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, this icon emanates the spiritual and artistic virtues prevalent during its creation period.

The artwork is composed in a tripartite structure, with various vignettes representing religious iconography and scenes. The upper section displays a row of figures, possibly saints or angels, lined under a series of arched architectural forms. Above, six medallions featuring the busts of saints or important religious figures hover, overseeing the central gathering. The midsection portrays a composition of clustered buildings, indicative of ecclesiastical or communal settings, while the lower segment features a central scene where animated figures engage in an activity that appears to be of communal or spiritual significance. Rich in symbolism, this icon conveys a narrative depth, inviting contemplation of divine wisdom and its manifestations within the sacred space it illustrates.

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