Sophia, the Holy Wisdom
Iconography: Sophia, the Wisdom of God
Date: XVII century. 1618
Icon-painter: Dementyev, Zhdan , Vasily Novgorodets
Origin: From the iconostasis of the St. Sophia Сhurch, Vologda
Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 195,5 cm, width 133 cm
The icon portrays the enthroned figure of St. Sophia the Holy Wisdom with fiery red face and wings, in a golden crown and red-golden clothes. She is flanked by the Mother of God and John the Baptist. Above Sophia is a medallion with the half-figure of Christ blessing with a pontifical benediction (with both hands). In the upper part is the Etimasia (the Prepared Throne), upon which rests the Gospel; on either side of the Etimasia are angels.
Inv. NO ВОКМ 6110 © Vologda State Museum of History, Architecture and Art
General view
Sophia the Holy Wisdom, the Mother of God with Christ, John the Baptist
Jesus Christ, angels