Balkan Iconography: Byzantine Tradition Meets Greco-Roman Revival

A rare and profound Balkan Orthodox Icon from the early 1900s. This artwork is a key example of the artistic and spiritual resilience of the Balkans, showcasing the fusion of the foundational Byzantine faith with the sophisticated Greco-Roman (Neoclassical) revival style.

Originating from a region vital to the spread of Orthodoxy across Greece, the Balkans, and Russia, this icon is a product of deep spiritual heritage. The artist, likely a Monah (Monk-Priest), drew inspiration from the sacred traditions of Greek workshops and the renowned Hilandar Workshop on Mount Athos, blending the historical solemnity of the Paleologa era with the intellectual clarity of 19th-century European classicism.

A rare glimpse into a transformative period of Orthodox art, appealing to those who appreciate the subtle, yet powerful, influence of classical forms on sacred imagery.

• Tradition: Greco-Roman Orthodoxy
• Premium archival reproduction
• Origin: Balkan Peninsula, Europe
• Circa 1900s
• Style: Revival Orthodox Iconography
• Dimensions: 62x85cm
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