Saint Eustratius Healing a Possessed Man 1150
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Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai, Egypt
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abstract painting
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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painting art
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mixed media
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watercolor
"Saint Eustratius Healing a Possessed Man" is a 12th-century icon housed in Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai, Egypt. This icon is representative of the Byzantine art tradition, characterized by its use of gold backgrounds, rigid figures, and symbolic imagery. The icon depicts the miracle of Saint Eustratius healing a man possessed by a demon, showcasing the saint's divine power and the importance of faith in the Orthodox Christian tradition. The icon's use of stylized figures and vibrant colors further emphasizes the spiritual significance of the scene.
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