St. Cyril and St. Methodius

Type: Icon

Period: 1861 year

Author: Dossyu Koyuv

School: Tryavna Iconographic School

Location

Country: Bulgaria

Province: Varna

Town: Varna

Museum: History Museum

Source

Country: Bulgaria

Province: Gabrovo

Town: Tryavna

Description

A traditional iconographic treatment of the theme. The two saints are portrayed in full length, dressed in archieratical vestments, with miters on their heads, holding an unfolded roll with text.

Iconographical technique: Combined

With velaturas and probaster.

Base material: Wood

The base is made of two panels – beech tree. The ground coat is of plaster, laid thinly and evenly.

State, restoration traces and comments

There are damages on the part of the painting layer.