Archdeacon Stephen and Apostle Matthew
Iconography: Matthew, the apostle, Stephen, the archdeacon
Date: XVII century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Origin: From the monastery of archdeacon Stephen “on the field” of Zavelichye in Pskov
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 58 cm, width 70 cm
Apostle Matthew and archdeacon Stephen are depicted in frontal poses full-length standing on the earth decorated with flowers. In the upper part of the icon is shown the quadrant with the depiction of the Holy Trinity.
Inv. № 1720. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 51. С. 196.