The artwork titled “Transfiguration of Christ,” created by Orthodox Icons between circa 1125 and circa 1175, belongs to the Middle Byzantine period, specifically the Komnenian style era. It is an icon classified under the genre of religious iconography and is part of the “Holy Trinity” series. This significant piece of art is housed in Saint Catherine’s Monastery, located on Mount Sinai, Egypt.
The artwork portrays the spiritual event of Christ’s Transfiguration, a momentous episode in Christianity where Jesus is revealed in divine glory to his disciples Peter, James, and John. At the center, Christ stands elevated with a radiant halo, flanked by the prophets Moses and Elijah, who appear alongside him. Below them, the disciples are depicted in awestruck and humbled postures, emphasizing the profound spiritual revelation they witness. The background showcases a stylized landscape, characteristic of Byzantine iconography, with minimal yet symbolically significant details. The earthy palette and the golden hues capture the divine illumination and the reverence associated with this holy event.
