Moses 1300

This 13th-century Byzantine icon depicts Moses, the prophet, and is attributed to the Orthodox Icons workshop. It is housed in Saint Catherine's Monastery in Egypt, a site of significant religious importance. The icon exemplifies the distinctive features of Byzantine art, characterized by its flattened perspective, stylized forms, and intense, expressive gaze. Moses's powerful presence, emphasized by his large, almond-shaped eyes and a serene but determined expression, reinforces his role as a pivotal figure in Jewish faith. The artwork's rich, gold background symbolizes divine light and grandeur, elevating Moses's status as a holy figure.