Naprestolen cross (doublesided) Sculpture

Miniature works of ecclesiastical carving of 18-18 century outline the importance and place of this art, little studied today in the era of Ottoman rule in the Balkans and the Bulgarian National Revival As an integral part of religious ritual and the ensemble of the late medieval church, miniature carvings developed independently but in parallel with the monumental painting and carving. It continues in the original form plastic traditions developed purely religious-specific, conceptual and artistic prinitsipi. Notes following a new and higher stage of plastic culture in miniature. This stage is mainly reflected in the democratic nature of this artwork, not so glamorous and manners, such as relief on ivory. Mastery, which put miniaturists known and unknown form of the small naprestolnite crosses, icons and miniature enklopii demonstrate artistic merit and excellence of this art, still little known and promoted. In contact with him in person enters a different world. Woodcarving fascinates with magnetic force and affect the senses and the feelings of people. The cross is geometrized version of the tree of life also is a union of man and the tree of life. The cross is the universal symbol of unity between life and death symbolizes immortality, fertility, spirit and matter in their union. Works with extremely fine and rare craftsmanship in the collections of the "National Museum" Rila Monastery - Bulgaria, complement and illuminate the development of the cultural traditions of this art. It is in the Rila Monastery was established, becoming famous odavna naprestolen Cross monk Raphael, who lived and worked 18-19 century over 12 years - from 1790 to 1802, as noted on the tray. Work oblivious to mastering the heart of the monk-painter. Such was the hermit of communication with the Almighty. This work can only be oprelichena Christian feat. This is only his case came to us. It is known that after the completion of the cross he blind.

Sculpture:Wood on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:10.6 W x 21.7 H x 0.8 D in

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