Saints of Sinai by Orthodox Icons

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Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt

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abstract painting

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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oil painting

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fluid art

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acrylic on canvas

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paint stroke

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolor

"Saints of Sinai" is a 13th-century Orthodox icon depicting numerous figures, including Jesus Christ, who sits enthroned at the top, surrounded by angels and saints. The icon is housed at Saint Catherine's Monastery in Mount Sinai, Egypt, and showcases the Byzantine artistic tradition with its characteristic use of gold backgrounds, stylized figures, and a focus on spirituality over realism. This icon is a testament to the rich history of religious art in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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