Egg tempera on prepared marine plywood 15x18cm
If you are an orthodox Christian, Today is Angel day! Otherwise known as the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel.
In this painting I have ventured into unknown territory for me. Byzantine iconography (or Greek painting) has a very long and fascinating history and because of its endurance it has had a profound influence on painting both east and west. It is extremely high on the technical level scale. This is a copy I made of an old icon. I wanted to study its intricate details. As I embark on this journey, wish me luck!
