John “The Goldenmouth” and the Nativity of Christ

Iconography:  Nativity of Christ , John the Chrysostom, St.

Date: XVI century. 16th century

Origin: From the church of Dmitry Myrotochivy on the field in Pskov

Material: Wood, canvas, levkas, tempera

Dimensions:  height 124 cm, width 35 cm

In the lower tier is shown the full-length depiction of John “The Goldenmouth” in a three-quarter turn. In the upper tier is represented the Nativity of Christ.


Inv. №1366. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve 

Bibliiography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 87. С. 275.

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