Byzantijns on Roersma Iconpaintings

Mother of God from Sorrows

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:33:57 +0200

In the 15th Century this composition that points to the suffering of Christ was often expanded into various icons. The originating icon is attributed to Ritzos from Candia on Crete.

Christ Pantocrator

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:58:51 +0200

This icon is exhibited in the Puschkin museum in Moscow. It dates back to late Byzantine times and the original size is 124 x 80 cm. Christ is pictured with a beautifully decorated bible in his left hand while is right hand makes a blessing gesture.

The Archangel Michael

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:01:39 +0200

It is very likely that this icon forms part of a Deesis. The title ‘Supreme Leader of the Heavenly Host’ refers to the rank of the archangel in the celestial hierarchy. The cryptogram on the globe has been deciphered and means ‘Christ the righteous Judge’. The painting is typical of the Byzantine style, the effect of depth and light on the shapes being achieved using a network of fine white lines.

Archangel Michael

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:58:15 +0200

It is very likely that this icon forms part of a Deesis. The title ‘Supreme Leader of the Heavenly Host’ indicates the rank of the archangel in the celestial hierarchy. The cryptogram on the globe has been deciphered and means ‘Christ the righteous judge’. The painting is typical of the Byzantine style, with the effect of depth and the light on the shapes using a network of fine white lines.

The Resurrection

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:47:18 +0200

The original icon was kept in the Byzantine museum in Corfu Town (Kerkyra). Christ is raising Joseph from Hades on his arm; Mary, the kings of Israel and John the Baptist look on. On Anastasis icons devils are often depicted as small, black human beings with wings and hair standing on end, being punished by an angel in Hades.

Mother of God with Child

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:42:22 +0200

This type of icon is usually called ‘Madre della Conzolazione’, Mother of the Consolation, and perhaps derives from the Byzantine Hodigitria type (though the Child is sitting on the Mother’s right arm). The icon could be from the Cretan-Venetian school. This depiction is very widespread in East and West.

The Virgin with Child

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:00:41 +0100

The Virgin with the Christ Child is sitting on a richly decorated seat. To the left and right are the angels Gabriel and Michael.