Newly Discovered Frescoes on the Barrel Vault of the Kurilo Monastery from 1596

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Pages: 63-74
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/QXRQ6583

Abstract:

The article analyzes the sophisticated iconography programme of the dome/vault of the St. John of Rila Church of the Kurilo Monastery after the completion of the restoration work in 2018. It can be concluded that the iconographers had high professional skills, as well as a solid theological background. Тhe analysis also focuses on the technological aspect of painting the frescoes.

Keywords:

Kurilo Monastery; iconography programme; prophets’ belt; Post-Byzantine painting.

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