St. Methodius and St. Cyril
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
the beginning of the
19 century
to
the end of the
19 century
Dimmensions (cm):
27.5
/ 22
/ 2
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Town: Bansko
Church: St. Trinity
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Blagoevgrad
Town: Bansko
Church: St. Trinity
Description
A traditional iconographic treatment of the theme. The two Bulgarian sainted enlighteners are portrayed in full length, dressed in archieratical vestments. In his left hand Saint Methodius holds an open book, written in which is: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God", and in his right hand - an archieratical staff. The text on the unfolded roll in Saint Cyril's left hand reads: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom", and with his right hand he is blessing with a cross.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
With velaturas along the archieratical vestments and on the attributes. The varnish cover is applied thinly and evenly. The gilding on the aureoles and on the enclosing frame is with gold-leaf.
Base material: Wood
The icon's base is a one-piece softwood panel, with two inserted beams. The ground coat is of a thinly and evenly laid layer of plaster.
State, restoration traces and comments
There are traces of previous interventions in some places of the saints' vestments and of the frame, enclosing the icon. With a view to the latter's better preservation, it is placed in a glass frame.
