15th century 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.

Annunication

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:23:04 +0200

The announcement of Gabriel to Maria that she will be pregnant and give birth to a son. The explanation can be found in Luke 1 verse 26-38. This icon is usually found on King doors.

Mother of God with child

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:14:03 +0200

This icon usually goes by the name “Madonna della Consolatione”. Mother of god of consolation and is probably originating from the Byzantine Hodegetria Type (since the child is seated on his mothers right arm). It could also originate from the Kretenian-Venetian school. This type is widespread in East and West.

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.

Jerusalimskaya Mother of God

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:55:24 +0200

The ancient icon which is said to be the work of the evangelist Luke was taken in 455 from Jerusalem to Constantinople, and from there to Kiev. Prince Vladimir presented it to the inhabitants of Novgorod when they became Christians. After Ivan the Terrible had subdued Novgorod, he took the icon with him to Moscow as booty in 1571.

The Old Testament Trinity

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:51:05 +0200

The Trinity is an illustration derived from the Old Testament, Genesis 18:1-5. The picture shows three angels around the table. They represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Sometimes Abraham and Sarah are also depicted.

The Resurrection

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:03:07 +0200

The resurrected Christ stands in the light flooding down from above, over the abyss of darkness, where the shattered doors and hinges are still visible. The first people Christ liberates from limbo are the forefathers and Kings of the Old Testament, who stand behind him, together with Eve. Finally, Christ pulls out Adam into the light of mercy. Above, angels soar with the Cross and instruments of torture in their hands.

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.

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.

Jerusalimskaya Mother of God

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:43:47 +0200

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 Birth of Christ

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:18:49 +0100

The Christ-child lies in a manger in a cave with the ox and ass behind. Mary lies on a red carpet among the rocks and plants. Three Kings and shepherds are depicted as is the washing of the Christ-child. Joseph is being addressed by a shepherd. Saint Eudoxia, John Lestwitschnik and St Juliana are depicted above. The middle figure is better known as John Climacus.The icon is from the Novgorod school.

Saint George and the Dragon

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:15:30 +0100

This icon, as elegant and precise as the work of a silversmith, clearly shows the influence of western culture at that time. In this depiction, the powerful horse and the external appearance of the black dragon is derived from a work by Paolo Veneziano on the same theme, but the aristocratic severity of the Byzantine example is still evident.

The Mother of God Eleousa

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:13:59 +0100

This Eleousa – Our Lady of Tenderness – is a superb example of the Cretan school which combines Italian and Byzantine elements. The face is harmonious by Byzantine standards, with a finely proportioned nose, a narrow mouth and clear eyes with dazzling white. However, the modelling of the face and hands is undisputedly Italian.

The Virgin of Jaroslavl

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:13:19 +0100

In this Eleousa icon, the relationship between mother and child is expressed in feelings of mutual intimacy. The child caresses his cheek against the cheek of his mother, gently holding her chin. The Christ Child is sitting on his mother’s right hand. In spite of her little son’s caresses, the Virgin’s expression, filled with foreboding for her son and the agony that awaits him, ranges from melancholic to deeply sorrowful.

The Virgin Pelagonitissa

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:10:57 +0100

The Virgin Pelagonitissa was originally painted by Makarios Zographos in 1422. Makarios, who belonged to the group of painters of his bishop brother and monumental painter Jovan, shows the Christ Child playfully embracing his mother, while turning at the same time to an admirer or observer. The face of Mary is painted in a very serious style that is typical of the Byzantine tradition.

The Deesis Tier on seven panels

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:08:36 +0100

In the centre of the middle panel, Christ Pantocrator is depicted with the symbols of the four evangelists: the Eagle - John, the Angel - Mark, the Bull - Luke and the Lion - Matthew. The three panels to the left depict Mary, the angel Michael and the apostle Peter. To the right are John the Baptist, the angel Gabriel and the apostle Paul.

The Virgin with Child and two Angels

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:04:00 +0100

This icon is a quite rare picture of the breastfeeding Virgin. Mary is shown in half-figure, offering her child on her left arm her breast which is unrealistically small.

The Virgin Hodegetria

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:01:30 +0100

The suffering Virgin with the Christ Child, with references in the top corners to the crucifixion: the cross with crown of thorns, the lance and the stake with the sponge. In the Western churches this icon is revered as the “Our Lady of everlasting relief”.

The Descent into Limbo (The Resurrection)

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:50:28 +0100

The resurrected Christ is standing in the light flooding down from above, over the abyss of darkness, where the broken doors and hinges are still visible. Christ has liberated from hell the forefathers and Kings of the Old Testament, now standing behind him, as well as Eve. Finally Christ pulls out Adam into the light of mercy. Above, angels soar with the Cross and tools of torture in their hands. The picture is traditional.

The old testament Trinity

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:42:48 +0100