Savior the Almighty
orthodoxicons
Yaroslavl Museum of Fine Arts, Yaroslavl, Russia
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abstract painting
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painted
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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street graffiti
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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painting art
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watercolor
"Savior the Almighty" is an Orthodox icon depicting Jesus Christ, housed in the Yaroslavl Museum of Fine Arts in Russia. The icon's stylized frontal depiction and the use of gold leaf are characteristic of the Byzantine art style. This style was prevalent in the Eastern Orthodox Church and influenced the development of iconography throughout the medieval period. The icon's weathered appearance speaks to its age and the reverence with which it was treated. Its simple yet powerful image served as a devotional aid for believers and continues to be a symbol of faith in the Orthodox tradition.
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