The Dormition of the Virgin
Type:
Icon
Period:
The beginning of the
17 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
44
/ 33.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National Archaeological Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Bourgas
Town: Nessebur
Church: St. John
Object identification notes
The work is of the same festive cycle as the icon 'The Ascension of Christ'. It was probably made by the same master.
Description
Complex iconography including a great number of details. The painter creates a tight composition. The main characters are painted with stronger coloring. Expressiveness of the face and the gestures. The virtuose system of lines and bliks is playing a big organizing role.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Oak board
