... a magnificent canopy, also carved in alabaster, as is the rest of the monument. The tomb chest is surrounded by angels bearing the coats of arms of some of the grandest individuals and families in the ...
... of culture” (I. E. Grabar). Empirical field material was collected by the author during 34 expeditions. Archival and museum sources of Arkhangelsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vologda and Petrozavodsk of 1981–2014 ...
... Passion of Christ — figures of worshipping angels with Instruments of the Passion. This iconographic variant was actualized in the Italo-Cretan tradition of the 15th century, primarily in the works of Andreas ...
... 1227 and 1238, is usually perceived to be the cycle of angels. However, Old Testament scenes prevail in it numerically, so that the door might as well be considered a true digest of Biblical history. Due ...
... is supported by two buttresses. The entrance door is set in the west wall.
The iconographic programme of the sanctuary comprises the Virgin Blachernitissa flanked by two miniature archangels, the Melismos ...
... works can be found in the following museum collections:
State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg
Arkhangelsk State Museum of Fine Arts
Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, St. Petersburg ...