The Virgin of Tenderness
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
14 century
to
the end of the
14 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
135
/ 95
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Other source: Others
Object identification notes
A work of art related to the official mediaeval Balkan art tendency.
Description
Conventional iconography depicting the Virgin of Tenderness, 3/4 face to the child. Her right hand supports the hand of the child Jesus and her left hand, his body. The Child's legs are crossed. His left hand grips the cloak that falls from his mother's head; his other hand rests in her hand. The Virgin wears a dark-blue chiton and a brown maphorion edged with golden ornaments and patterns.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
The obverse side of the two-sided icon (the back side is "Christ Pantocrator"). It has an inset base, the frame is broad, golden and red, the background is golden.
