The artwork, titled “Icon of Sts. Peter and Paul from Belozersk,” was created by the Orthodox Icons between circa 1200 and circa 1230. Executed in tempera on wood, this piece is representative of the Novgorod school of icon painting. Measuring 139 x 90 cm, it belongs to the genre of icon and is part of the “Saints” series. Currently, the artwork is located in the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
In the artwork, Saints Peter and Paul are depicted in a solemn and revered manner, typical of traditional Orthodox iconography. Saint Peter, on the left, is shown with a halo, holding a book in his left hand and gesturing with his right. He is dressed in long, flowing robes with a serious expression, emphasizing his important role in the church. Saint Paul, positioned on the right, also features a halo and holds a book, symbolizing his epistolary contributions to the New Testament. The background of the artwork is characterized by a golden hue, indicative of the heavenly realm, enhancing the sanctity and timelessness of the icon. The figures are rendered with a sense of reverence, adhering to the stylistic conventions of the Novgorod school, which emphasizes spiritual presence and otherworldliness in its portrayal of holy figures.
