St. John the Baptist with scenes from his life
Type:
Icon
Period:
The beginning of the
17 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
63.5
/ 49.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Veliko Turnovo
Town: Veliko Turnovo
Museum: History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Veliko Turnovo
Village: Arbanasi
Church: The Nativity of Christ
Chapel: St. John the Baptist
Other source: From the iconostasis
Object identification notes
The painting was made skilfully in a miniature calligraphic style.
Description
John the Baptist is upright in the centre of the composition, totally enclosed in a plastic carved frame. On the two vertical sides ten miniature compositions are arranged, illustrating the saint's life.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Three linden boards fasten with keys.
