Nativity of the Holy Virgin

Iconography:  Nativity of the Holy Virgin

Date: XVII century.

Iconographic school/art center:  Pskov icon-painting school

Origin: From the church Novoe Vozneseniye in Pskov

Material: Wood, levkas, tempera

Dimensions:  height 77 cm, width 56 cm

The icon from the Festival row of iconostasis. Against the architectural background is depicted the high bed with St. Anne lying in it; serving maids are interceding. Below before the bed is the scene of the washing of the newborn baby. To the right Joachim and Anne are cuddling up the child.

Inv. № 1619. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve

Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 124. С. 398.

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