St. George
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
19 century
to
the end of the
19 century
Dimmensions (cm):
23.5
/ 18.5
/ 2
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Village: Buchino
Church: St. Great Martyr George
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Village: Buchino
Church: St. Great Martyr George
Object identification notes
The icon is enclosed in a double frame, without gilding. The icon is an example of a late naivity.
Description
In the center of the icon is the figure of Saint George mounted on a white horse. Flying from his shoulders is a red mantle. With his both hands he is holding a spear, with which he is stabbing the dragon lying under him.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
The varnish cover is applied evenly.
Base material: Wood
The base is a one-piece panel, without beams. The ground coat is of plaster, laid thinly.
State, restoration traces and comments
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