St. Gerontius and St. Polychronia
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
14 century
to
the end of the
14 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
124
/ 84
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National Archaeological Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Other source: Others
Object identification notes
The cinnabar that was characteristic of 14th century classical postures, the three-dimensional treatment and the overall impressive tone recall the best-known 14th century paintings from Athens, Crete, Patmos and some 14th century works from Turnovo.
Description
St. Gerontius and st. Polychronia are depicted in full face and full size. The saint wears a blue (cinnabar) tunic edged with a golden braid down and a pale gray cloak. Polychronia wears a yellowish long chemise and gray maphorion with drawn brown lines. Both hold crosses in the one hand and bless with the other.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
State, restoration traces and comments
Metal braces lengthwise lock the icon on the top and bottom. The frame is red, the background is light ochre-yellow; the nimbi are dark yellow.
