The Composition “Archangel Michael Takes the Soul of the Rich” in the Iconographic Program of the Temples from Southwestern Bulgaria

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Pages: 175-181
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/AKXC1276

Abstract:

The article examines the composition Archangel Michael takes the soul of the rich in fifteen Orthodox churches from the territory of Southwestern Bulgaria. The scenes are frescoed by representatives of various art centers. They date mainly from the middle and second half of the XIX century. The analysis of the iconographic program reveals the interest of local painters in this plot and its place in interior decoration.

Keywords:

church, frescoes, icons, Archangel Michael

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