Ukrainian Icons: Masterpieces from Zhovkva, Sanok and Lviv
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Saint George and the Dragon (1466) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Saint George, mounted on a black horse, spears the dragon in the waters below. An icon dated 1466 from the village of Stanyli, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Christ the King of Glory (Early 18th century) by Rybotychy School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ the King of Glory in royal crown, raising his hand in blessing and holding an open book. An icon of the Rybotychy School of icon painting, early 18th century, now in the Lviv Museum of the History of Religion, Ukraine. Restoration: G. Druzyuk.
The Transfiguration of Jesus (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ is transfigured in light on the mountain, with Peter, James and John fallen at his feet (Matthew 17:1-9). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Dormition of the Virgin (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Virgin Mary lies on her deathbed surrounded by the apostles, while Christ stands behind her holding her soul as a small child. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Holy Face of Christ (2nd half of the 17th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Holy Face of Christ on the cloth, held by two angels, in a gilded frame. An icon of the second half of the 17th century in the Castle-Museum in Lancut, Poland.
The Entry into Jerusalem (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as the crowd lays down garments before him (Matthew 21:1-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Deesis: Christ Pantocrator Enthroned with the Virgin and Saint John the Baptist (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ enthroned as Pantocrator, the ruler of all, between the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist who intercede for the faithful, in the traditional Deesis composition. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukra
The Nativity of Christ (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Mary kneels beside the newborn Christ in the manger, with Joseph and the shepherds, under the star. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Crucifixion (Mid-16th century) by Przemyśl School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John standing beneath, and angels above. An icon of the Przemyśl school of icon painting, mid-16th century, from the Church of the Archangel Michael in Stara Skvariava, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Last Supper (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ and the twelve apostles gather at table for the Last Supper. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Old Testament Trinity: Hospitality of Abraham (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Three angels sit at a table, the three visitors who were welcomed by Abraham at Mamre (Genesis 18) and have long been read as an image of the Holy Trinity. It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Noli Me Tangere: Do Not Touch Me (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalene in the garden near the tomb on Easter morning (John 20:11-18). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The Holy Spirit descends as a dove on the Virgin Mary and the apostles gathered in the upper room (Acts 2:1-4). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Resurrection of Christ (1st half of the 17th century) by Sudova Vyshnia School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ rises in glory from the tomb, with a guard at the left and the holy women at the right. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
The Ascension of Christ (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ ascends into heaven, borne up by angels, while the Virgin Mary and the apostles look on from below (Acts 1:6-11). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Raising of Lazarus (1st half of the 17th century) by Sudova Vyshnia School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Christ raises his friend Lazarus from the tomb, as onlookers draw back (John 11:1-44). An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
The Annunciation (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The angel Gabriel brings Mary the news that she will bear the Son of God (Luke 1:26-38). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Three Holy Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom (1st half of the 17th century) by Sudova Vyshnia School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The three great teachers of the Eastern Church, Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom, stand in bishops' vestments. An icon of the Sudova Vyshnia school of icon painting, 1st half of the 17th century, from Lipie, now in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
The Flight into Egypt (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Warned by an angel in a dream, Joseph takes Mary and the Christ Child to Egypt to escape Herod (Matthew 2:13-15). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Incredulity of Thomas (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The risen Christ stands among the apostles and invites Thomas to touch his wounded side (John 20:24-29). It is part of the Zhovkva iconostasis (1697-1699) by Ivan Rutkovych, now in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.