Great Martyress Parasceva named “Friday”
Iconography: Parasceva of Iconium (Pyatnitsa), the Great Martyress
Date: XVII century. Second half of the 17th century
Material: Wood, tempera
Dimensions: height 72 cm, width 54 cm
The Great Martyress is depicted frontally, full-length holding a cross and an unfolded scroll in her hands. In the upper part of the composition are depicted the two angels putting a wreath on the head of the saint martyress.
Was deposited in 1981. previous location is unknown.
Restoration: Vologda branch of the All-Russian Art Scientific and Restoration Center named after I.E. Grabar, 1995, restorer – Rybakov G.A.
Inv. №5905/16. © Cherepovets Museum Association.
Bibliography: Куликова О.В. Древние лики Русского Севера. Из музейного собрания икон XIV-XIX веков города Череповца. М., 2009. Кат. № 70 (Илл. 71 ).
General view
Parasceva named “Friday”. Fragment
Face of Parasceva named “Friday”
Scroll
Angel