double-sided icon
from the Poganovo monastery circa 1395
On double-sided of the icon is painted accordingly the image of” The Holy Virgin Kataphigi (Refuge) and St. John the Theologian” and "The Vision of the prophet Ezekiel and Habakkuk" (The Miracle of Lathom monastery).
- The icon was made by order of the donor's Elena Palaeologus (daughter of despot Constantine Dean and wife of the Byzantine emperor Manuel II Palaeologus) was donated to the monastery is located in the monastery church until 1916, when he transferred to Sofia for restoration.
- Now located in the crypt of the church 'St. Alexander Nevski "Sofia.
- Technique egg tempera on wood, canvas, 93sm/61, 5cm
- The subject on the front of the icon " Holy Virgin Kataphigi and St. John the Evangelist" is unusual.
- Technique egg tempera on wood, canvas, 93sm/61, 5cm
- The subject on the front of the icon " Holy Virgin Kataphigi and St. John the Evangelist" is unusual.
In the overall composition is painted two figures (St. Mary and St. John), depicted the spirit of the late medieval tradition.
Perfect composition and harmony in the details and colors.
Perfect composition and harmony in the details and colors.
- The subject on the back side of the icon "The vision of the prophet Ezekiel and Habakkuk" (The Miracle of Lathom monastery) is connected with the idea of the relationship between heaven and earth church.
- Here we see the dynamic movements of the prophets and virtuoso linear stylization.
- Here we see the dynamic movements of the prophets and virtuoso linear stylization.
Zhivka Ivanova
platitera@abv.bg