13th century on Roersma Iconpaintings

Saint Sergius

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:05:37 +0200

Sergius was a Roman soldier, who became a martyr in the 4th century in Resafa, Syria. This icon depicts him as a 13th century knight going on a crusade. This cult of knightly saints was very popular in the crusaders states. The woman kneeling and kissing his feet asks for inference of the holy spirit in favor of her husband or son, who is fighting in the Holy Land.

Mother of God Glykophilousa

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:36:04 +0200

The mother of God wears a white headdress with typical ornaments and a maphorion without stars, while Christ is clothed in an orange-red himation with a white sash. The halo is formed of small dots applied to a gold background. The icon probably originates from Dalmatia.

The birth of Christ

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:33:05 +0200

This birth icon originates in the 13th century, and is being kept in the museum of the St. Catharina Monastery on the peninsula of the Sinai.

Mother of God with child

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:53:04 +0200

This icon is richly decorated with gold leaf, and the border is also beautifully executed with gold assist. The clothes of the Mother of God differ from those most commonly depicted. The Christ-child already has a somewhat older facial expression. The nimbuses of mother and child are richly decorated. The icon is kept in St Catharine’s Monastery on Sinai.

Archangel Gabriel and Michael

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:45:03 +0200

The two similar-looking angels are richly clothed in red and green tunics with an embellished over-garment. They hold a messenger staff in their right hand.

The original icon is kept in the Monastery of Saint Catherine on the Sinai Peninsula.

Mother of God Glykophilousa

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:42:01 +0200

Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:14:32 +0200

The two angels, similar in appearance, are beautifully clothed in red and green robes underneath a decorated over-garment. In their right hands they grasp the messenger’s staff. Both angels stand on finely decorated cushions. The original icon is kept at Saint Catharine’s Monastery in Sinai.

Mother of God with Child

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:13:05 +0200

The original icon dates from the 13th century and has been restored several times over the centuries. The exquisitely painted robes of the child, the decorations on the clothes of the Mother of God, the fine lines in her face and the decorations on the aureole are reminiscent of the Cypriot School with Syrian influences. The original size is 74 x 94 cm.

The Resurrection

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:12:24 +0200

This icon is an animated representation of the resurrection of Christ, against the background of the Sinai. Christ descends into Hades and bears a decorated cross, representing the symbol of victory. Kings David and Solomon, as well as Adam and Eve, are to the left and right. Above are other figures including John the Baptist and Moses.

Mother of God with Child

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:08:46 +0200

This icon is richly decorated with gold leaf, and the border too is beautifully executed in gold assist. The clothes of the Mother of God differ slightly from those more commonly depicted. The Christ-child already has a somewhat older facial expression. The aureoles around the Mother and Child are richly decorated. This archetypal icon is kept at Saint Catharine’s Monastery in Sinai.

Archangel Michael

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:54:00 +0200

This icon comes from the Novgorod school and differs from the traditional type that is usually depicted with a frontal aspect. He is referred to several times in the book of Daniel (Chapters 10 verse 21 and 12 verse 1). The name is derived from the Hebrew word jakal which means ’to overcome’or ’to be the strongest'.

Mother of God with Child

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:17:28 +0100

The Deesis

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:57:17 +0100

Part of the extensive Deesis from Saint Catherine’s monastery in the Sinai. Christ is flanked by Mary and John the Baptist, whose hands stretch towards Christ, begging for mercy for all mankind.