The Baptism of Jesus Christ
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
19 century
to
the end of the
19 century
Dimmensions (cm):
58
/ 43
/ 3
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Village: Bistritsa
Church: St. Great Martyr George
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Village: Bistritsa
Church: St. Great Martyr George
Description
The iconographic treatment of the theme is the traditional one. In the center of the composition is Christ, his feet in the water, against the background of a landscape, developed from the river bank through trees up to clouds.There are on the left-hand side of Christ three figures of angels, standing on the bank. One of them is reaching a white mantle out to Christ. Portrayed on the left-hand side is the figure of St. John.
Iconographical technique: Combined
The basic tones are applied with distemper, and the brightenings are with a semi-oil vehicle. The layer of the painting is applied evenly, with an exquisite modelling of the bodies. The carnations are made finely and betray the hand of a master-painter. The varnish cover is laid thinly and evenly.The gilding is made on bole, with gold-leaf, polished.
Base material: Wood
The icon's base is a softwood panel. The ground coat is of plaster, laid evenly and in several layers.
State, restoration traces and comments
No prior restoration has been detected.
