St. John of Rila

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