Iconography

What is Iconography

Iconography is the writing of an image.

Iconography - Image written

Why is it writing not painting

An icon is a sacred image that is written to invoke prayer

What is an Icon

An Icon is a Prayer in Image form

Religious icon of the Holy Family showing Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus with halos, religious symbols, and the words 'Sancta Familia' in the upper left corner.
Religious icon of Virgin Mary with a yellow background, blue and gold ornate framing, and Greek text reading 'Μήτηρ Θεού'.
Religious icon painting of Saint Joseph, depicted as a worker, holding a lily and a plaque, with a halo around his head against a yellow background.
Iconographic painting of Saint Catherine of Siena, depicted as a woman with a halo, holding white flowers, wearing a white veil and a blue robe, with a hand raised in blessing.