Boris and Gleb, Sts.
Iconography: Boris, St. Prince Martyr (baptized as Roman), Gleb, St. Prince Martyr (baptized as David)
Date: XIX century. Late 19th century.
Origin: Received by he the museum in 1975 from Z.N.Dadykin under the will of the late N.V.Dadykina.
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera, gold
Dimensions: height 45 cm, width 33,8 cm
On the left is a depiction of Prince Gleb, on the right is an image of Prince Boris. The saints are depicted full-length, wearing round fur hats, dalmatics and cloaks decorated with an ornament, holding a cross in the right hand and a sword in the left. The icon is an example of ancient art imitation iconography that was widespread in 19th century Russian provincial icon-painting, particularly at Palekh and Mstyora. The faces are executed in accordance with the 16th century Moscow tradition.
Инв. ГМПИ 3947. ДИ-632-И. © The State Museum of Palekh Art
Bibliography:
1. Палехская школа 1923-1950. Лаковые миниатюры иконописцев. Мюнхен, 2011. № 15. С. 43.
General view