St. George
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
Province: Bourgas
Town: Nessebur
Church: St. George
Object identification notes
This icon is a work of art related to the professional trend familiar by the Nessebur production and is a perfect example of Orthodox art heritage from the Byzantine and post-Byzantine period.
Description
St. George is a waist-length full-face depiction. He wears a dark-blue chemise, golden ornamented armor and a red cloak. He holds a spear in his right hand and a sword in his left hand; a blue-gray shield with a golden edge can be seen on his side.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
The icon is inset; the background is golden; the profiled frame is in red and golden.
