The Virgin Portaitissa (The Virgin-of-the-Gate)
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
18 century
to
18 century
School: Unknown
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Varna
Town: Varna
Museum: History Museum
Description
A traditional compositional treatment of the theme.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Gold-leaf and velaturas were used. The development of the images and clothes is lavish, jewerly and typical of the period.
Base material: Wood
Oak board
State, restoration traces and comments
The icon frame is damaged. There is no part of the picturesque and decoration.
