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Two icons by Kostandin Zografi exhibited for first time in “Onufri” museum

Pandi Skaka — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 07:54:24 +0000

TIRANA, October 20/ATA/ In context of the “Dormant Treasures” project that the National Center of Museums, Berat has launched for several years, two icons of large dimensions by Kostandin Zografi have been exhibited for the first time in the Museum of Iconography “Onufri”.

The icons “Gathering of the Archangels” and “John the Baptist on foot” date back to the c. XVIII and have been restored by the specialists of the Berat Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage.

The Regional Directorate of Culture Heritage Berat has made the icons public in the social media expressing thanks to Minister of Culture Elva Margariti for authorizing the display of these cultural treasures.

The collection of the “Onufri” Museum consists of 200 objects selected from the funds of churches and monasteries in the district of Berat. It consists mainly of icons and a group of liturgical objects. The works of art of this museum date from the 14th century to the beginning of the 20th century. /p.s./

Berat, restoration of Zografi and Çetiri icons get underway

Pandi Skaka — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:22:33 +0000

TIRANA, January 12/ATA/ Berat Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage reported that in the laboratory for the restoration of works of art, there has begun work on the restoration of two icons: the icon “Saint Mary on the throne” by Gjergj Johan Çetiri from the Church of Saint Thanasi, Karavasta, Lushnjë and the icon “Saint Mary on the throne” authored by Kostandin Zografi from the village of Vanai of Fieri.

Conservation interventions and restoration will enable these works of art out of the degradation phase, giving them the opportunity to be exposed in the continuation of a process whose vision is the preservation and promotion of Cultural Heritage.

These icons are part of the Directorate of Cultural Heritage -Berat fund.

Earlier, the Berat National Center of Museums reported completion of the restoration of the icon “The Dormition of Saint Mary”, a work by an anonymous author, originating from the church of Prophet Ilias and of large dimensions. This restored icon is now offered to the public of the Onufri Iconography Museum, enriching its collection. /j.p/p.s./

“Evangelization” icon by Athanas Zografi dates back to 1760-1780

Pandi Skaka — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:16:20 +0000

TIRANA, February 5 /ATA/ The icon of “Evangelization”, originating from the church of the same name in Tirana, is attributed to iconographer Athanas Zografi from Korça by origin.

The icon is thought to have been realized in the years 1760-1780.

The Museum of Medieval Art in Korça said that the icon of “Evangelization” is a typical example of the weakness that painters had at that time for Western models in styling and the baroque spirit.

The Virgin is seated on a throne decorated and carved in the Baroque style. Archangel Gabriel with his shiny dress flowing from behind, stands on a cloud descending with his left foot to create a beautiful atmosphere. He holds in his right hand a white lily to present it to the Virgin Mary and pointing with his left hand to the Holy Spirit (in the form of a dove).

Luxurious dresses and lace materials show the author’s preferences for rich decorations. On the balconies of tall buildings stand the prophets David and Solomon who are often present in the evangelistic scenes./p.s./