St. John of Rila
St John of Rila - metoh “Orliza”
St. JOHN THE BAPTIST AND St. JOHN OF RILA
Heritage: Bulgarian, from the church in metoh “Orliza” by Rila Monastery
Now in: Sofia, Chrypt Al. Nevski
Оriginal: 1796/63 x 47 cm
Replica: 2005/79,5 x 59,5 cm
Very symbolical in this icon is the presentation of St. John of Rila, standing by St. John The Precursor - the Angel of the desert. Following the exquisite style and execution this icon can be referred to a number of icons from Rila Monastery by various authors by the end of 18 C.
Cat. № 1.2005
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