Adoration of the Magi, Early 18th Century (18th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
This icon of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the beginning of the 18th century, painted in the Ukrainian icon tradition.
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Adoration of the Magi (Trudovach) (17th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
This icon of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the end of the 17th century and comes from the village of Trudovach. It is now held in a private collection.
Adoration of the Magi (Hlomcha) (1650-1675) by Rybotychi School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
This icon of the Adoration of the Magi was painted by the Rybotychi school of icon painting in the third quarter of the 17th century, for the Church of the Synaxis of the Virgin Mary in Hlomcha. It is now held in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Medallion with Saint Matthew from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This Byzantine medallion, made of gold, silver and enamel worked in cloisonne around 1100, once formed part of the frame surrounding an icon and depicts the Evangelist Saint Matthew. It is about 3 1/4 inches in diameter and is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Adoration of the Magi (17th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi from the middle of the 17th century, from the Sambir region of Ukraine. It is in a private collection.
Adoration of the Magi (16th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi from the middle of the 16th century, from the village of Busovysko. It is held in the Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
Medallion with Saint John the Evangelist from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This medallion is one of a group of twelve that once surrounded an icon of the archangel Gabriel. The medallions may have been sent as a gift from the Byzantine court to the neighboring Christian state of Georgia. Byzantine gold, silver, and cloisonné enamel, made in Constantinople, diameter 8.3 cm.
Jaharis Byzantine Lectionary (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
Illuminated manuscripts written in Greek were considered one of the greatest art forms by the highly literate and sophisticated clerical and secular elite of Byzantium. Over the centuries many works were commissioned for use in important churches. The calendar in this lectionary and the quality of t
The Christ Child with Saints Boris and Gleb (No date) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Small Russian icon of the Christ Child with Saints Boris and Gleb. Tempera and gold on wood in a gold and enamel frame studded with jewels; the icon with its frame measures 11.1 x 10.2 cm.
Intaglio with Saint Theodore Teron Slaying a Many-Headed Dragon (1300) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
Theodore Teron (the recruit) was one of several soldier-martyrs whose cults were enormously popular in the later centuries of the Byzantine Empire. This intaglio illustrates Theodore’s miraculous slaying of a dragon. The image reflects the revival of classical culture that took place in Byzantium in
Cameo of the Virgin and Child (1050-1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This delicately carved cameo shows the Virgin in an orant pose, with her arms upraised, and a medallion of the Christ Child over her chest. This icon type is often called the Blachernitissa after a famous icon at the Blachernai Monastery in Constantinople. Byzantine agate cameo, probably made in Con
Wall Painting of Male Saint (12th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
The largest of these fresco fragments may represent the late fourth-century saint John Chrysostom, who is usually depicted with a pointed beard, sunken cheeks, and a high forehead. Byzantine fresco with modern restoration, 24 x 23.7 cm.
Christ Bearing the Cross (No date) by Nicolaos Tzafouris - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Nicholaos Tzafouris was one of the many icon painters working in the city of Candia (now Iraklion) in Crete at the time when Crete was under the control of Venice. The combination of Byzantine and Latin elements seen in many Cretan icons was well received locally and in Italy. The Greek inscription
Medallion with the Virgin from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This medallion is one of a group of twelve that once surrounded an icon of the archangel Gabriel. The medallions may have been sent as a gift from the Byzantine court to the neighboring Christian state of Georgia. Byzantine gold, silver, and cloisonné enamel, diameter 8.3 cm.
Adoration of the Magi (1680-1689) by Rybotychi School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
Medallion with Saint Luke from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This medallion is one of a group of twelve that once surrounded an icon of the archangel Gabriel. The medallions may have been sent as a gift from the Byzantine court to the neighboring Christian state of Georgia. Byzantine gold, silver, and cloisonné enamel, diameter 8.3 cm.
Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
This medallion is one of a group of twelve that once surrounded an icon of the archangel Gabriel. The medallions may have been sent as a gift from the Byzantine court to the neighboring Christian state of Georgia. Byzantine gold, silver, and cloisonné enamel, diameter 8.3 cm.
Plaque with Saint Paul (550-600) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
The typical image of Saint Paul—with a long face, receding hairline, and pointed beard—was established during the first centuries of the Christian church. Here Paul holds a book, an appropriate symbol for the author of many of the texts of the New Testament.
Adoration of the Magi (17th century) by Sudova Vyshnia School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi from the Sudova Vyshnia school, made in the second half of the 17th century. It is kept in the Historical Museum in Sanok, Poland.
Portable Triptych Icon: The Crucifixion (17th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
This triptych icon was probably commissioned by a lay person for private prayer and meditation. It could be folded and shut when not in use. Painted wood panel within an enameled brass frame, Russia, about 6.5 x 6.2 cm unframed.
Calendar of Saints and Festivals (No date) - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Russian icon panels of a calendar of saints and festivals, painted in tempera on wood with a gold ground. Each panel measures about 31.4 x 26 cm.
Medallion with Saint Peter from an Icon Frame (1100) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
These nine medallions are from a group of twelve that once surrounded an icon of the archangel Gabriel. The medallions may have been sent as a gift from the Byzantine court to the neighboring Christian state of Georgia.
Cameo with the Archangel Michael (14th century) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
The archangel Michael, commander of the heavenly host, became one of the most popular saints during Byzantium's last centuries. Depictions usually show him in the robes worn by the Byzantine emperor or dressed in armor.
Plaque with Saint Peter (550-600) - Public Domain Orthodox Stock Photo
The typical image of Saint Peter—with a round face, short hair, and a beard—was established during the first centuries of the Christian church. Here Peter stands holding a cross and gesturing as if preaching. At his waist are the keys to the kingdom of heaven, given to him by Christ (Matthew 16:19).