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Russian Icons
Katie Jarnagin
Flashcards by Katie Jarnagin, updated 2 months ago
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St Nicholas, with scenes of his life we know it is him by text, and he always looks the same his vestment has crosses, showing he has dedicate his life to serving God.
Virgin of Vladimir Byzantine Icon very famous Eleousa / tenderness pose
Image Not Made By Hands we know it is christ due to halo, probably letters that say i am who i am
Virgin Orans Great Panagia - Orans is praying Panagia is holy - she is Virgin of signs, intercessor - Jesus is on her chest, symbolically in womb Kievan School!!
Archangel with Golden Hair - Novgorodian School - look at large features - classic Kievan style - we know it is archangel due to jewel in hair
Dormition of the Virgin - Novgorodian style or Kievan - those who argue Novgorodian say look at bright reds - Virign mary is laying down, her soul is baby. - we see apostles around her body - Jesus holds her soul - angels in sky
St John Climacos, George, and Blaise Novgorodian School - bright reds - left corner is George, he is demon slayer -right corner is someone who dedicated their life to God
Paternitas New Trinity - Novgorodian School - look at bright reds - God is biggest one, Jesus is baby, dove is holy spirit
Intercession of Virgin - she is in lady of signs position - sshe is asking for our forgiveness from everyone - we see some apostles at bottom - archangels Michael and Gabriel at top Jesus above her men with vestments are those who dedicate life to serving God - Novgorodian school
Assumption/Dormition of Virgin - Novgorodian School - Theophanes the Greek - we can tell who is who by positions look at colors used - probably apostles around her, some people who dedicate life to God
Virgin of the Don - Theophanes the Greek - Novgorodian School - Eleousa / Tenderness style - pay attention to colors
Virgin Mary for cathedral - Theophanes the Greek - probably Novgorodian school, even though painted in Moscow - she is in intercessor position - she is in Deisis row, on the right of Jesus, our left of Jesus
Transfiguration - Theophanes the Greek - Novgorodian school, painted in Moscow - Jesus is central figure Peter is the apostle looking, James and John are not Elijah is on Jesus' right, our left Moses is on Jesus' left, our right, holding the ten commandements
Rublev's Transfiguration - very simplified compared to Theophanes - Moscow School of icons - darker, different colors - same characters
Metropolitan Alexis with scenes frmo life - painted by Dionisii dedicated life to god - pastel colors from Moscow school and Dionisii - Moscow School - look at colors - pastel green, turquoise
Crucifixion - painted by Dionisii - Moscow School - lighter colors like green, rose on the one guy - elongated figures - archangels and angels watch - Theotokos on our left, comforted by Apostles, probably John the Baptist - mourners eyes are down for mourning
Savior in Majesty - sits on invisible Throne - rublev painted it - Moscow School of Icons -lighter colors we see Matthew(angel), Mark(lion), Luke (calf), and John(eagle) - oval is sign of universe, rhombus is sign of powerful energy
Old Testament Trinity - Andrei Rublev - Moscow School - softer features - God on left, golden sclothing, house of faith above him, the other two bow to Him - Jesus in middle, wears purple for royalty - Spirit on left, wearing Green
Archangel Michael - Rublev - Moscow School of Icons - lighter colors, softer features
The Savior - Andrei Rublev - Moscow School of Icons - much softer features, he is not so mean and punishing but more understanding of us - lighter colors
St. Paul - Rublev - Moscow School of Icons - lighter colors, softer features, not as judging - holding a gospel or bible that is closed most likely
Descension into Hell - Pskov school - we see intense emotionalism, lots of apostles watching, he is taking adam and eve from hell Psovian red!!
St. George Slaying the Dragon - Pskov School of icons - Deep Pskovian red and green - dragon is sign of devil - being on white horse is a purity, good person thing - victory of one religion over another
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