Who painted Saviour Made Without Hands?

Saviour Made Without Hands was painted by Simon Ushakov in 1658.

Where can I see Saviour Made Without Hands?

Saviour Made Without Hands is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Saviour Made Without Hands?

Saviour Made Without Hands is associated with Russian Icon.

Can I buy a print of Saviour Made Without Hands?

Museum-quality prints of Saviour Made Without Hands are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saviour Made Without Hands

Simon Ushakov , 1658

Saviour Made Without Hands is a tempera painting by the Russian Icon artist Simon Ushakov. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Simon Ushakov's 'Saviour Made Without Hands' is a 1658 tempera painting exemplifying the Russian icon tradition. It is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Jesus Christ with a circular halo, wearing a white robe against a draped light-colored fabric background. His long brown hair and beard are rendered in detail, conveying a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

Executed in tempera, the work features a smooth, flat appearance. Ushakov employed a range of colors to achieve depth and dimensionality, juxtaposing warm skin tones with cool blues and greens.

History & Provenance

Ushakov was a prominent 17th-century Russian icon painter who contributed to the Russian Orthodox Church's reforms under Patriarch Nikon and helped develop secular portraiture in Russia.

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Artist

Simon Ushakov

Simon (Pimen) Fyodorovich Ushakov (Russian: Симон (Пимен) Фёдорович Ушаков; c. 1626 – 25 June 1686) was a Russian icon painter. Together with Fyodor Zubov and Fyodor Rozhnov, he is associated with the comprehensive…