Outlaying of Mary's Corpse with Mourning Saints 1300

The "Outlaying of Mary's Corpse with Mourning Saints" is a 13th-century Orthodox icon housed at Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt. The icon depicts the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a significant event in Christian tradition. The icon's composition features Mary's body lying on a bier surrounded by mourning saints, while Christ is depicted in the upper portion of the icon with an angel beside him, emphasizing the divine presence during Mary's passing. The icon is a vivid example of Byzantine art's characteristic use of gold, rich colors, and symbolic imagery, and it serves as a powerful visual testament to the faith and reverence for the Virgin Mary.