Shroud depicting The Virgin Platytera
Type:
Plastic iconographical object:
Shroud
Period:
1216 year
Dimmensions (cm):
75
/ 55
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Other source: Others
Object identification notes
The drapery recalls sculpture modeling, the simple and clear pattern characteristic of Byzantine art from the 11th century onwards. The technique is similar to that of the Salonika shroud and the shroud of Bachkovo, both from the 14th century.
The church brocade are old Christian objets d'art. Like the frescoes and icon paintings they recreated stories from the Bible and the gospels. The church brocade are an integral part of the interior and the ceremony. The priests' vestments, the shrouds, the cloaks in which God is incarnated are lavishly decorated and put in the altars. These have a special function during the Passion Week.
Description
The shroud depicts a full-size Virgin with a round medallion on her breast featuring the Child.
Iconographical technique: Bullion embroidery
Base material: Textiles
Червена коприна, ленена подплата.
