Deisis with Apostles
Type:
Icon
Period:
From
School: Unknown
Dimmensions (cm):
63.6
/ 49.8
/ 2.5
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
Christ is depicted in the centre as a clergyman of the highest rank, sitting on a richly decorated throne. The stooping figures of the Virgin and John the Baptist are behind him. On each of the two vertical areas of the frame, separated by relief carving, six of the apostles' semi-figures are located.
Iconographical technique: Tempera
Base material: Wood
Three linden boards fasten with two keys.
