St. Romanos the Melodist

An exquisite Greek Orthodox Icon of Saint Romanos the Melodist, or the Hymnographer.

St. Romanos was a notable Byzantine hymnographer and composer called “the Pindar of rhythmic poetry”. He flourished during the sixth century, which is considered to be the “Golden Age” of Byzantine hymnography.

Made using traditional materials (selected aged timber frames, egg tempera, 24K gold leaf, natural powder paint and varnishes) and old techniques.The icon bears the artist’s signature on the front and the seal of authenticity on the back.

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