Savior nerukotvornyi (Saviour Not-Made-By-Hands) from the Zhovkva iconostasis

The "Savior nerukotvornyi (Saviour Not-Made-By-Hands)" from the Zhovkva iconostasis by Ivan Rutkovych (1697–1699) exemplifies exquisite religious painting crafted within the Baroque style. Rutkovych, a master Ukrainian iconographer, employs traditional iconographic techniques and the fresco medium to convey spiritual themes with vivid detail and reverence. The title indicates a focus on a divine image that signifies a miraculous, non-human form of salvation, aligning with Christian tenets of divine intervention. The artwork's composition, technique, and genre reflect a deeply spiritual and historically significant piece from Ukrainian religious art.