Nativity of Christ
Iconography: Nativity of Christ
Date: XVI century.
Iconographic school/art center: Pskov icon-painting school
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 48 cm, width 34 cm
The icon from the Festival row of iconostasis. The centre of the composition shows the cavern with the manger where lies Child Jesus, the ox and the donkey bend over Him. The angel standing to the left also bends over the Divine Child and the shepherd painted at the same level attends unto the angel’s annunciation. Before the cavern is represented the Mother of God. In the upper left part of the composition are depicted three Magi, riding. Below to the left is represented Joseph talking to the shepherd, to the right Salome and the maid are washing the Divine Child.
Inv. № 1452. © Pskov State United Historical, Architectural and Fine Arts Museum-Reserve
Bibliography: Васильева О.А. Иконы Пскова. М., 2006. № 35. С. 138.
General view