Deisis
Type:
Icon
Period:
1495 year
Dimmensions (cm):
108.5
/ 74.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Gallery: National Art Gallery
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Plovdiv
Monastery: Bachkovo monastery
Description
Christ's pronouncedly large figure is in the centre, sitting on a throne with an open gospel and blessing. The figures of the Virgin (on the right) and John the Baptist (on the left) can be seen, half hidden by the throne. The faces are treated three-dimensionally with dark shades.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Three softwood boards fasten with keys.
State, restoration traces and comments
The hands and other details are schematic. The image bears the traces of severe roughening. In the lower left corner there is a donor's inscription, dated 1495.
