Simeon Stylites, St.
Iconography: Simeon Stylites, St.
Date: XV century. 1465
Iconographic school/art center: Novgorod school
Origin: From the St. Anthony Dymsky Monastery near Tikhvin.
Material: Wood, tempera
Dimensions: height 72 cm, width 47 cm
The saint stands atop a high pillar with a staircase at the basement, his right hand is blessing and his left hand holds a scroll. The lower part of his figure is hidden behind a hexagonal parapet resembling the real fencing surrounding a small platform on the top of the pillar – the place of life and exploits of the stylites.
Inv. № 1547. © Novgorod State United Museum
Bibliography:
Иконы Великого Новгорода XI- начала XVI веков. Авторы проекта Л.В. Нерсесян и С.В.Обух. М. Северный паломник. 2008. №41.
General view
Half-length view