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f"Prophet Elijah"
written by Ustinian Tilov
Catalog # 1.29
Medium: tempera on wood.
Hand-made according to the
Bulgarian Iconographic tradition and
techniques.
Possible heights:
A) 19 - 21 cm
B) 25 - 27 cm
C) 38 - 40 cm
As for the width, the proportions of the original icon will
be kept.
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The prophet is shown in the opening of the cave sitting on a richly ornamented backless bench depicted in reverse perspective. The elegant pose, the exquisite folds of the rich fabrics of his garments, the face with handsome and noble features have no parallels in earlier images of the saint. One of the most famous scenes of his life – St Elijah being fed in the cave by the raven – is shown on this icon. Most convincing here is the determination on the part of the painter to depict a landscape background.
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