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.
General view