St. Nicholas
Type:
Icon
Period:
The middle of the
15 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
133
/ 92
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Other source: Others
Object identification notes
The icon is a perfect example of the art produced immediately after the fall of the Balkans under Ottoman rule when the classical conventions of the High Middle Ages were still observed. The style elements and manner of execution allow that the icon be ascribed to the Nessebur set of monuments.
Description
St Nicholas of Myra in Lycia is depicted in full size and full face, sitting on a throne. He is flanked by miniature-like depiction of the Virgin and Jesus Christ, waist length, at the level of his head, who present him with their arms stretched forward.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
The icon is made of solid walnut wood, with an inset base and broadly profiled in red and golden frame.
