The Аpostles St. Petеr and St. Paul
Type:
Icon
Period:
1709 year
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
94
/ 64
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National Archaeological Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Veliko Turnovo
Town: Veliko Turnovo
Church: St. Peter and St. Paul
Object identification notes
The manner of the execution of the work is close to some icons produced by local artists in the first half of the 18th century in the monasteries near Veliko Turnovo.
Description
The first apostles are presented slightly facing each other, holding a model of a church. The images are surrounded by a plastic arch-shaped frame. The halos have a relief too. The traditional Postbyzantine style is preserved.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Three boards fasten with keys.
