Apostle John

Iconography:  John the Evangelist, St.

Date: XVI century.

Iconographic school/art center:  Pskov icon-painting school

Origin: From the church of the Dormition at the Ferry-place

Material: Wood, levkas, tempera

Dimensions:  height 69 cm, width 156 cm

The icon from the Deesis row of iconostasis. Full-length depiction of apostle John in a three quarter turn with the Gospel book in his hands.


Inv. № 1549. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve

Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2003. № 15. С.54.

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