St. Stilian and St. Onouphrius
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
18 century
to
the end of the
18 century
School: Aton Iconographic School
Dimmensions (cm):
22
/ 16
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Other source: Others
Object identification notes
The profiled frame, the distinct picture, the subdued colors which tend to be bright, the elongate proportions of the figures and the skilful line are evidence of early 18th century Athonite painting, especially with respect to the precision in molding the volume and the nice faces with delicate features.
The icon has a segmented frame in red and golden. The background is milky blue up and reddish down.
Description
The saints are depicted in full size and full face. St Stilian, the patron of children, wears a light beige chiton and a claret cloak. He blesses with his right hand; in his left hand he holds an open scroll with a text from the Bible and a small child figure.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
