The phenomenon of the gravestone portrait in Polish sarmatism
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2021-4-142-154
Abstract
The article considers the phenomenon of the gravestone portrait as a structural element of funerals within the Sarmatyzm culture. It studies the main types of tombstone portraits and the materials on which they were made.
The author tells that the tradition of making and fixing tombstone portraits originates from an ancient ritual about the participation of a double of a deceased person. It is noted that the tombstone portraits were nailed to the end of the coffin and was directed in such a way that it was visible to all participants of the funeral procession. Special attention was paid to the decoration and decoration of the tombstone portrait, and the figures of angels acted as decorations. In this regard, the church service was conducted being focused directly on the tombstone portrait. The conclusion is formulated that the gravestone portrait personified the deceased in the funeral procession.About the Author
E. A. Moon
Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts named after Ilya Repin
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elizaveta A. Moon, applicant
bld. 17, Yniversitetskaya Emb., Saint Petersburg, 199034
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Moon E.A. The phenomenon of the gravestone portrait in Polish sarmatism. RSUH/RGGU BULLETIN. Series Philosophy. Social Studies. Art Studies. 2021;(4):142-154. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6401-2021-4-142-154
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