Les peintures de l’église Saint-Sauveur de Berestovo
Les peintures de l’église Saint-Sauveur de Berestovo
Remarques sur le programme iconographique et épigraphique
Author(s): Vera TchentsovaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Cultural history, Visual Arts, Diplomatic history, History of ideas, Local History / Microhistory, Modern Age, Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion, 17th Century, Cultural Essay, Source Material, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion, History of Art
Published by: Muzeul National al Unirii Alba Iulia
Keywords: Imperial Deesis; Post-Byzantine iconography; Greek epigraphy; mural paintings; Kyivan church;
Summary/Abstract: In the autumn of 1643, Greek painters completed the frescoes decorating the Berestovo church in Kyiv on behalf of metropolitan Peter Moghila. The iconographic program relied on a specific tradition whose origin can be traced to 14th-century Northern Balkans. fte chief features of this iconography are the ‘Imperial Deesis’, combined in the Kyivan church with an iconography inspired by Psalm 44 [45]:9 (“Upon thy right hand did stand the Leen…”). It represents Christ “King of Kings”, dressed as an emperor and flanked by a crowned Virgin and a depiction of King David, identified with Grand Prince Vladimir. The church decoration mirrors contemporary theological debates on the Eucharist, reproducing the similar 14th-century controversies on liturgy.
Journal: Museikon. A Journal of Religious Art and Culture / Revue d'art et de culture religieuse
- Issue Year: 4/2020
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 193-208
- Page Count: 17
- Language: French