Who painted Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni?

Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni was painted by tekijä ei tiedossa.

Where can I see Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni?

Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni is held by Finnish National Gallery.

What movement is Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni?

Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni is associated with Russian Icon.

Artwork

Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni

tekijä ei tiedossa

Pyhä Kolminaisuus, venäläinen ikoni is an unspecified painting by the Russian Icon artist tekijä ei tiedossa. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. A small wooden panel depicts three haloed figures in gold robes against a gold background.

About this work

Overview

A small wooden panel depicts three haloed figures in gold robes against a gold background.

Subject & Meaning

The three figures, with the central one wearing a darker robe and cross, represent the Holy Trinity. A dove between the heads of the outer two figures symbolizes the Holy Spirit.

Technique & Style

The icon is painted with egg-based tempera on wood, adhering to traditional Russian icon painting techniques and stylistic conventions that emphasize flatness and brightness.

Context

The artwork follows strict rules established centuries earlier for depicting holy subjects, prioritizing the spiritual narrative over realistic representation.