The artwork, titled “The joy of the Lord in love,” was created by the artist Orthodox Icons in 2008. It belongs to the genre of iconography and is part of the series “Modern iconography.” The piece exemplifies the traditional aesthetics of iconography while incorporating contemporary elements.
The artwork depicts a stylized, sacred image, featuring two central figures set against a gold background. The larger figure, cloaked in a vibrant red garment and adorned with a halo, cradles a smaller figure also with a halo. The smaller figure, painted in a yellow garment, holds a soccer ball, symbolizing modern cultural elements mingling with traditional religious iconography. Below these figures, the emblematic depiction includes a stylized soccer field, indicating a connection to the EURO 2012 football championship, as shown by the inscription “EURO 2012”. The composition uses rich colors and precise geometric patterns typical of iconography, blending the sacred with the contemporary in an intriguing juxtaposition.
