The prophet Aaron
Type:
Icon
Period:
The end of the
17 century
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
24.5
/ 16.5
Location
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Sofia
Museum: National History Museum
Source
Country: Bulgaria
Province: Sofia
Town: Etropole
Church: St. George
Object identification notes
One of a large collection of identical two-sided icons from St George's Church, temporarily placed on the lectern to celebrate the patron's day.
Description
Double-sided icon. The painting field is surrounded by a plastic woodcarved frame. The waist-length depiction of the saint is painted with large expressive colored spots. The face carnation is in contrast with the darc-brown mount.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Linden board
