John the Theologian
Iconography: John the Evangelist, St.
Date: XVI century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Origin: From the church of Nicholas the Wonderworker in Pskov
Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 170 cm, width 88 cm
The icon from the Deesis row of iconostasis. The full-length depiction of John the Theologian in the chiton, the himation holding the Gospel book in his hands.
Inv. № 1499. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 39. С. 158-160.