Fragment of the icon The Elevation of Christ into Heaven from the Maniava Hermitage iconostasis 1705

This fragment of a larger icon, painted in 1705 by Yov Kondzelevych, depicts a scene from the biblical account of the Ascension of Christ. The artwork, "Fragment of the icon The Elevation of Christ into Heaven from the Maniava Hermitage iconostasis," is part of an iconostasis, a screen that separates the altar from the nave in Eastern Orthodox churches. The icon's focus is on the Virgin Mary, who is positioned center, with other figures surrounding her, representing the disciples. The artist's work exemplifies the style of religious iconography in the 18th century, which is characterized by vibrant colors and a strong emphasis on religious imagery. This is a great example of the work of Yov Kondzelevych, who was a renowned Ukrainian icon painter during the Baroque period.