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Church of St. Nicholas - Moscopole
The church of St. Nicholas is an 18th century foundation, with immense artistic and historical values. The monument formed an ensemble together with the cells for the monks and the chapel of St. Euthymius. The building reveals a stone construction and the whole church planning shows a basilical arrangement, with a domed nave and narthex in the western side, the porch in the southern side, the campanile tower and the entrance of the former architectural complex in the southeastern part of the church (reconstructed in 1936). The interior of the church is decorated with fresco paintings from the eminent master David Selenica and his disciples Konstandin and Kristo. The paintings of David Selenica are considered as masterpieces of 18th century art. The eminent painter finished his work in 1726, as indicated from the inscription in the western inside part of the church. The particular importance of this inscription relies on the fact that it comprises one of the few sources that highlights the activity of the great master. David Selenica combines elements of Byzantine art of the Paleologan era, enriching them with the artistic achievements of his time. He pays attention to the presentation of the environment, rendering of the details, the plans and perspective, while the visitor enjoys the richness, imagination and perfection in the performance of the paintings realized by him. The art of David is inspired by the Old and New Testament, by the history and church traditions, as well as other theological disciplines. David realized portraits permeated by the realistic spirit; this was seen in the great image of the church's secular founder, Haxhi Jorgji. Paintings from two other Albanian masters, Konstandin and Athanas Zografi, who painted this environment about 24 years later are stored in the porch of the church. A prominent artistic value represents the church iconostasis also carved in wood in 1743, proskinitari and Bishop's throne. On the latter, master Andon Korfjati has left an inscription, which belongs to the year 1758, date of artistic work of this csilo engraving. During the XXth century (years 1916 and 1943) basilica suffered damage as a result of burns, together with other churches of Voskopoja.
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Who was David Selenica and what are some of the key characteristics of his painting style?
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