Prophet Zechariah and Magus Valaam

Iconography:  Balaam the Prophet, Zechariah the Prophet (Zechariah the Sickle-Seer)

Date: XVII century.

Iconographic school/art center:  Pskov icon-painting school

Origin: From the church of the Dormition at the Ferry-place

Material: Wood, levkas, tempera

Dimensions:  height 93 cm, width 72 cm

The icon from the Prophet row of iconostasis. The depiction of prophet Zechariah and Magus Valaam full-length with the unfolded scrolls in their hands.

Inv. № 1638. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve

Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 136. С. 422.

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