Part from a national treasure…

#The_Beautiful_Door

 

The Beautiful door was orginally from the iconostasis of the church of St. Mary of the village Sopik, Gjirokastra and was carved in 1832 by master Nikola Dibrani. Master Dibrani came from Magarova, Manastir (Bitola). Over the beautiful door is sculpted Episcopal miter, which is held by two birds. In the beautiful door are also sculpted dragons, eagles and floral motifs. The iconostasis of the church of St. Mary of Sopik is considered one of the masterpieces of the Balkans.

The Beautiful Door is exhibited in the #Pavilion_of_Icons at the #National_Historical_Museum

 

The Beautiful Door

Author: Nikolla Dibrani

Year 1832

Origin: Church of St. Mary of the village Sopik, Gjirokastra

Manner of working: Wood engraving

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