The Virgin of Tenderness
Type:
Icon
Period:
The beginning of the
17 century
Dimmensions (cm):
109.5
/ 78.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Gallery: National Art Gallery
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Bourgas
Town: Nessebur
Object identification notes
Similar 1607 icon of Christ Pantocrator from Nessebur in techniques and manner of execution.
Description
A traditional approach to the theme. One of the representative Nesebur icons, performed to a high professional standard. Two small half-figures of angels are located in the upper part of the aureate background.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Softwood with linen.
