Wall painting depicting Saint Cyril in Byzantine style, an example of Jerzy Nowosielski's sacred artwork. The piece is characterized by the sacred and symbolism typical for the iconographic tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Jerzy Nowosielski

  • Date of birth and death

    7 January 1923 – 21 February 2011

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Orthodox iconography, religious and abstract painting

  • Significant works

    Religious murals and iconostases in Polish churches, ceramic mosaic of St Francis of Assisi

Information about the work

  • Year:

    ?

  • Execution technique:

    Wall painting / fresco

  • Theme:

    Byzantine art, religious painting, icon of the saint

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The image expresses the spirituality and wisdom of St. Cyril, emphasizing his role in the history of the Church and religious tradition in the context of Nowosielski's painting style.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpret as an element of sacred temple decor, in the spirit of the tradition of icons and Byzantine wall painting, according to the aesthetics of Jerzy Nowosielski.

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Untitled (Blue women)

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: 1995
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Untitled (Blue abstraction)

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: 1997
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The Baptism of Christ

  • Artist: Jerzy Nowosielski
  • Year: ?
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