Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple
Iconography: Entrance of the Holy Virgin into the Temple
Date: XVII century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Origin: From the church of the Dormition at the Ferry-place
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 91 cm, width 72 cm
The icon represents the Presentation of the Holy Virgin in the Temple. Apart from Mary, the high priest Zachariah, Sts. Anne and Joachim the composition includes the Jerusalem citizens escorting Her. In the upper right corner is depicted the angel feeding Mary.
Inv. № 1637. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 126. С. 404.
General view