Scholarly References and Comparative Material
Several scholarly publications help us understand the style and context of this icon. For example, studies of Greek and Russian […]
Introduction to the Virgin Hodegetria Icon
The icon of the Virgin Hodegetria presents the Virgin Mary as a half-length figure holding the Christ Child on her
Museum Record and Comparative Examples
The icon of the Anastasis kept in the Antalya Museum (inventory number 34.2.82) measures approximately 36.7 × 48.4 cm. This
General Overview of the Iconographic Program
The text describes several iconographic representations that appear in late and post-Byzantine art. Among these, there are images of Saint
Byzantine Liturgical Cycles and Their Importance
In middle and late Byzantine art, many important examples come from the liturgical cycles dedicated to Christ, the Virgin Mary,
Central Iconographic Structure of the Composition
These three main compositions form the central iconographic focus of the icon. Their strong relationship is clearly emphasized by the
Description of the Icon and Its Historical Context
The text discusses an icon dated to the year 1685, which shows Saint Christopher Kynokephalos, also known as the dog-headed
Introduction to the Feast and Its Meaning
The text above discusses the feast of All Saints and its iconography in Christian art. The Feast of All Saints
Intercessory Prayer to Mary
The icon clearly functions as an intercessory image, in which the viewer prays to the Virgin Mary to intercede with
Floral Decorations and Inscriptions
The lower edge of the icon is decorated with a garland of flowers, including roses, tulips, and violets with green