Deesis from Dormition Cathedral in Moscow 1200
orthodoxicons
Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral of Moscow Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
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abstract expressionism
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abstract painting
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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fluid art
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolor
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expressionist
The "Deesis from Dormition Cathedral in Moscow" is a 13th-century Orthodox icon housed in the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral of Moscow Kremlin. This icon depicts a traditional Deesis composition, showing Christ enthroned in majesty, flanked by the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Baptist (right), both interceding for humanity. This type of icon was widely popular in Byzantine and Russian art, serving as a visual representation of prayer and intercession. The icon's vibrant colors, stylized figures, and symbolic imagery are typical of Orthodox iconography, reflecting a devotional and spiritual purpose.
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