Icon depicting the monastery of St. Catherine by Orthodox Icons

Icon depicting the monastery of St. Catherine 1800

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Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt

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abstract painting

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water colours

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possibly oil pastel

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handmade artwork painting

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painting painterly

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painting art

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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mixed media

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watercolor

This 1800 Orthodox icon depicts the Monastery of St. Catherine in Mount Sinai, Egypt. It showcases the monastery's location on a rocky mountain, with surrounding structures and a procession of figures. The icon's vibrant colors and meticulous details emphasize the monastery's importance as a sacred site in Orthodox Christianity. This icon, housed within the monastery itself, exemplifies the artistic traditions of Orthodox iconography, using symbolic imagery and religious narratives to communicate faith. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of the St. Catherine's Monastery and its significance as a center of religious pilgrimage.

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