Ancha Icon of the Savior, detail inscription 3cs - MFA of Georgia, Tbilisi
From the inscription we know that the frame was created by Beka of Opiza (Opizari in Georgian). His name indicates that he belonged to the famous monastic workshop at Opiza Monastery, which was the significant religious and artistic center of Klarjeti (historical south-western region of Georgia, now in modern day Turkey).
Later, in about 1308-1334, a special triptych case was created for the venerable image, donated by the powerful aristocratic family of Jakeli, governors of the south-western province of Samtskhe. The inner parts of the lateral wings depict seven scenes from the Great Twelve Feasts executed in repoussé. The Ascension adorns the semi-circular top; the Annunciation, Nativity and Baptism are placed on the left wing; and the Transfiguration, Crucifixion and Anastasis on the right.
The repoussé frame has vine-scroll foliate ornamentation with inserted holy images. The central part of the upper frame contains a depiction of the Preparation of the Throne, (Hetoimasia) accompanied by half-figures of frontal Archangels depicted in the corners.
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Ancha Icon of the Savior, detail inscription 3cs - MFA of Georgia, Tbilisi
From the inscription we know that the frame was created by Beka of Opiza (Opizari in Georgian). His name indicates that he belonged to the famous monastic workshop at Opiza Monastery, which was the significant religious and artistic center of Klarjeti (historical south-western region of Georgia, now in modern day Turkey).
Later, in about 1308-1334, a special triptych case was created for the venerable image, donated by the powerful aristocratic family of Jakeli, governors of the south-western province of Samtskhe. The inner parts of the lateral wings depict seven scenes from the Great Twelve Feasts executed in repoussé. The Ascension adorns the semi-circular top; the Annunciation, Nativity and Baptism are placed on the left wing; and the Transfiguration, Crucifixion and Anastasis on the right.
The repoussé frame has vine-scroll foliate ornamentation with inserted holy images. The central part of the upper frame contains a depiction of the Preparation of the Throne, (Hetoimasia) accompanied by half-figures of frontal Archangels depicted in the corners.
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