The Virgin Hodegetria with Prophets
Type:
Icon
Period:
1566 year
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
130
/ 99
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National Archaeological Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Bourgas
Town: Nessebur
Description
The Holy Mother of God is represented in the traditional way. Her head is slightly bent to the young Christ, whom she is holding up whit her left arm. Her right arm, bent at the elbow and with an open palm, is brought in front of the chest and is pointing at him. The Mother of God is portrayed to the waist. Christ is painted in a seated position. In his left hand he holds an orb (a symbol of authority), and with his right arm, bent at the elbow he is blessing. Around the Mather of God are painted nine figures.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
The gilding is on bole with gold-leaf, polished.
Base material: Wood
The icon's base is a four-piece oak panel.
