Saint Michael 1350

orthodoxicons

Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, Greece

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting painterly

portrait art

watercolor

This Byzantine icon, "Saint Michael", dates back to 1350 and is currently housed in the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens, Greece. The icon depicts the Archangel Michael, known for his role as a warrior angel, holding a spear and a shield, symbols of his strength and protection. This icon adheres to the traditional style of Byzantine art, characterized by its flatness, stylized figures, and symbolic imagery. The artist's focus on representing Michael's divine authority through these symbolic elements exemplifies the devotional nature of Byzantine art.