Icon of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great from the village of Horodyshche in Volhynia (late 17th century).

Icon of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great from the village of Horodyshche in Volhynia (late 17th century). by Yov Kondzelevych
Artist
Yov Kondzelevych
Style
Baroque
Genre
Religious painting
The "Icon of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great from the village of Horodyshche in Volhynia" is a late 17th-century religious painting embodying the spiritual artistry of that period. Created within the traditions of Eastern Orthodox iconography, it depicts the two revered saints with a sense of solemn reverence and exquisite detail. The painting reflects the rich stylistic influences of the Baroque era, characterized by dynamic composition and dramatic expressions, yet maintains the spiritual solemnity typical of icon art. This icon not only serves as a devotional object but also exemplifies the cultural and religious identity of Volhynia in the late 17th century.

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