The Three Wise Men from the East

This icon from the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi is a transitional work in style and expression. The painter was probably familiar with the aesthetic West European Renaissance, which followed the Byzantine tradition.

The background has an unusual form and scenes are used that took place in different times in history.

The painter was clearly highly skilled in painting icons, softening the customary features of the traditional likeness while preserving the facial expressions.